Recent advances in biological properties of brown algae-derived compounds for nutraceutical applications

Loliolide in Sargassum horneri Alleviates Ultrafine Urban Particulate Matter (PM 0.1)-Induced Inflammation in Human RPE Cells

“…Marine brown algae are an important food source and functional ingredients that are rich in bioactive compounds such as phlorotannins, fucoxanthin, alginic acid, fucoidans, and laminarin [ 38 , 39 ]. S. horneri extracts and its bioactive compounds, including loliolide, have demonstrated beneficial physiological activities such as antioxidant, antisenescence, and anti-inflammatory effects against external stress [ 40 , 41 , 42 ].…”

Strategies to Encapsulate Natural Extracts in Lipid-Based Nanocarriers

“…Numerous photosynthetic organisms possess bioactive properties, and among them, algae have gained significant attention due to their distinctive characteristics that capture the interest of representatives of diverse industries. The pharmaceutical industry recognizes the potential of algal species that exhibit neuroprotective, anti-glycemic, and cytotoxic qualities [1][2][3][4], among other properties, for the development of new products. However, to effectively utilize these bioactive species and their compounds, efficient systems for their release must be developed.…”

Antimicrobial Activity of Natural Extracts: The Problem of Mathematical Modeling

“…There is a panoply of natural products with antimicrobial properties [1,2], and the scientific community has been focused on those products especially for safety reasons. Macroalgae have shown great potential in several bioactive characteristics, including antimicrobial activity [3]. The antimicrobial capacity of Ascophyllum nodosum extracts was formerly reported [4].…”