Classification of organic compounds with reference to natural products from seaweeds

Chakraborty, Kajal and George, Ans Mariya and Mereeta, T J and Bose, Chaithanya and Jetlin, M J (2024) Classification of organic compounds with reference to natural products from seaweeds. In: Course Manual: ICAR Winter School on Harnessing Recent Advances in High-Value Compound Development and Seaweed Biomass Utilization for Human Well-being: Propelling Atmanirbhar Swastha Bharat and Empowering Farmers 15th February to 06th March 2024. CMFRI Training Manual Series (38). ICAR- Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute, Kochi, pp. 56-69.

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Abstract

Seaweeds, integral to coastal ecosystems, are recognized for pharmacologically active compounds, gaining prominence for pharmaceutical potential. Scientific reports endorse seaweed-based foods for health benefits. Global seaweed production reached 30.1 million tons in 2016, with India contributing 22,000 tons annually. Non-toxic, cost-effective, and easily cultivable, seaweeds offer alternatives to synthetic compounds. They house diverse bioactive molecules, exhibiting antihypertensive, anticarcinogenic, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory properties. Seaweeds contain compounds like phenolics, carotenoids, polysaccharides, terpenoids, sterols, proteins, terpenes, acetogenins, peptides, and alkaloids. Marine organisms produce chemical classes, including Terpenes, Shikimates, Polyketides, Acetogenins, Peptides, and Alkaloids, serving as chemical defenses. Seaweed-derived secondary metabolites, progressing into clinical trials, display antibacterial, antiviral, antitumor, antiparasitic, anticoagulant, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and cardiovascular properties. Exploration continues, unveiling promising therapeutic avenues in medicine and beyond.

Item Type:	Book Section
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Seaweeds; Terpenes; Alkaloids; Polyphenols; Polysaccharides
Subjects:	Biochemistry > Bioactive compounds Algae > Seaweed
Divisions:	CMFRI-Kochi > Marine Biotechnology, Fish Nutrition and Health Division Subject Area > CMFRI > CMFRI-Kochi > Marine Biotechnology, Fish Nutrition and Health Division CMFRI-Kochi > Marine Biotechnology, Fish Nutrition and Health Division Subject Area > CMFRI-Kochi > Marine Biotechnology, Fish Nutrition and Health Division
Depositing User:	Arun Surendran
Date Deposited:	21 Mar 2024 08:55
Last Modified:	21 Mar 2024 08:55
URI:	http://eprints.cmfri.org.in/id/eprint/18191

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