Bioactive compounds and nutraceuticals from seaweeds

Chakraborty, Kajal (2024) Bioactive compounds and nutraceuticals from seaweeds. In: Training Manual on Fisheries Management Practices and Techniques. CMFRI Training Manual Series No. 43/2024 . ICAR- Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute, Kochi, pp. 122-128.

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Abstract

Studies delving into the natural product chemistry and chemical defense systems of seaweeds have unearthed a treasure trove of bioactive leads with significant pharmacological activities. Compounds like phlorotannins, sulfated polysaccharides, and polyphenols from seaweeds have demonstrated anti-proliferative effects against cancer cells and exhibited anti-inflammatory and anti-diabetic responses. These bioactive components also showcase the potential to modulate glucose-induced oxidative stress and regulate the presence of starch-digestive enzymes. In the quest for alternatives to synthetic drugs and their potential side effects, naturally obtained bioactive components from seaweeds have emerged as promising candidates for addressing persistent metabolic syndromes. Seaweed-derived functional food ingredients not only offer pharmaceutical advantages but also boast a myriad of bioactivities against various diseases. The last decade has witnessed a surge in scientific publications and patents, underscoring the growing interest in marine macroalgaebased bioactive compounds and functional food ingredients. Patents granted from 1995-2019 reflect the increasing importance of bioactive compounds from these species. The upward trend in patents related to marine natural product research, particularly their pharmacological effects, has captured the attention of marine natural product chemists and medical researchers, emphasizing the potential of this diverse phylum.

Item Type:	Book Section
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Bioactive Compounds; Nutraceuticals; Seaweeds
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:	09 Oct 2024 08:04
Last Modified:	09 Oct 2024 08:04
URI:	http://eprints.cmfri.org.in/id/eprint/18926

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