Role of chlorophyll in proctology

Horwitz, Bernard

doi:10.1016/0002-9610(51)90186-9

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“…The same wound healing properties of Chl derivatives were also reported from several early human case reports using either chlorophyllin solutions (with different Na-chlorophyllins, Na-Fe-chlorophyllin, Na-Cu-chlorophyllin, the Mgcontaining form being the less irritating to the mucosal membranes in otorhinolaryngology) or ointments and suppositories containing chlorophyllin, Chl a or Chl b [209,315,318,320,322]. There are reports about the application of Chl and derivatives in various suppurative and acute diseases, oral sepsis and/or infections, chronic ulcer and other ulcers [209,[318][319][320]322], and post-operative wounds from rectal surgery [315]. However, it has to be noted that other reports found no positive wound healing property of chlorophyllin in the treatment of human burns, surgical infections and ulcers [333].…”

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Chlorophylls and their Derivatives Used in Food Industry and Medicine

Solymosi

Myśliwa-Kurdziel

2017

MRMC

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Chlorophylls and their Derivatives Used in Food Industry and Medicine

Solymosi

Myśliwa-Kurdziel

2017

MRMC

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“…In addition, chlorophylls have deodorizing and antibacterial properties [25]. Their high antioxidant activity and the ability to stimulate tissue growth, transform these pigments into valuable raw materials for the cosmetic industry [28,181].…”

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Seaweeds as Source of Bioactive Substances and Skin Care Therapy—Cosmeceuticals, Algotheraphy, and Thalassotherapy

2018

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Riverine, estuarine, and coastal populations have always used algae in the development of home remedies that were then used to treat diverse health problems. The empirical knowledge of various generations originated these applications, and their mechanism of action is, in most cases, unknown, that is, few more scientific studies would have been described beyond simple collection and ethnographic recording. Nevertheless, recent investigations, carried out with the purpose of analyzing the components and causes that alter the functioning and the balance of our organism, are already giving their first results. Water, and especially sea water is considered as essential to life on our planet. It sings all the substances necessary and conducive to the development of the living being (minerals, catalysts, vitamins, amino acids, etc.). Oceans cover over 70% of Earth, being home to up to 90% of the organisms in the planet. Many rich resources and unique environments are provided by the ocean. Additionally, bioactive compounds that multiple marine organisms have a great potential to produce can be used as nutraceuticals, pharmaceuticals, and cosmeceuticals. Both primary and secondary metabolites are produced by algae. The first ones are directly implicated in development, normal growth, or reproduction conditions to perform physiological functions. Stress conditions, like temperature changes, salinity, environmental pollutants, or UV radiation exposure cause the performance of secondary metabolites. In algae, proteins, polysaccharides, fatty acids, and amino acids are primary metabolites and phenolic compounds, pigments, vitamins, sterols, and other bioactive agents, all produced in algae tissues, are secondary metabolites. These algal active constituents have direct relevance in cosmetics.

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“…Since chlorophyll stimulates tissue growth, it prevents the advancement of bacteria and speeds up the wound healing process [10,11]. Chlorophyll is similar in chemical structure to haemoglobin and, as such, is predicted to stimulate tissue International Journal of Chemical Engineering growth in a similar fashion through the facilitation of a rapid carbon dioxide and oxygen interchange [12]. Because of this property, chlorophyll is used not only in the treatment of ulcers and oral sepsis but also in proctology.…”

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“…When proctologists remove large areas of tissue, healing can be difficult and the area of the removed tissue tends to be painful [12]. The stimulation of cells in the host and the consequent acceleration in the tissue formation upon chlorophyll application increase the rate of healing in many cases by 25% [12].…”

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“…The stimulation of cells in the host and the consequent acceleration in the tissue formation upon chlorophyll application increase the rate of healing in many cases by 25% [12]. Additionally, chlorophyll was found to remove odours from the wound after a few applications [12]. Its non-toxic nature, antibacterial property and deodorising function make chlorophyll a key product in the treatment of oral sepsis [14].…”

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Chlorophyll Extraction from Microalgae: A Review on the Process Engineering Aspects

Hosikian

Lim

Halim

et al. 2010

International Journal of Chemical Engineering

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Chlorophyll is an essential compound in many everyday products. It is used not only as an additive in pharmaceutical and cosmetic products but also as a natural food colouring agent. Additionally, it has antioxidant and antimutagenic properties. This review discusses the process engineering of chlorophyll extraction from microalgae. Different chlorophyll extraction methods and chlorophyll purification techniques are evaluated. Our preliminary analysis suggests supercritical fluid extraction to be superior to organic solvent extraction. When compared to spectroscopic technique, high performance liquid chromatography was shown to be more accurate and sensitive for chlorophyll analysis. Finally, through CO 2 capture and wastewater treatment, microalgae cultivation process was shown to have strong potential for mitigation of environmental impacts.

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Role of chlorophyll in proctology

Cited by 16 publications

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Chlorophylls and their Derivatives Used in Food Industry and Medicine

Chlorophylls and their Derivatives Used in Food Industry and Medicine

Seaweeds as Source of Bioactive Substances and Skin Care Therapy—Cosmeceuticals, Algotheraphy, and Thalassotherapy

Chlorophyll Extraction from Microalgae: A Review on the Process Engineering Aspects

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