Aquaculture Reports,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
35, P. 101984 - 101984
Published: Feb. 22, 2024
Immunostimulants,
including
seaweed,
can
play
a
significant
role
in
increasing
the
immune
response
and
preventing
occurrence
of
diseases
aquatic
animals.
These
stimulants
increase
fish's
disease
resistance
by
strengthening
nonspecific
system.
This
study
aimed
to
investigate
effects
red
macroalgae
extract
Laurencia
caspica
(Lc)
on
mucosal
immunity,
growth,
serum
biochemical
parameters,
mucus
bactericidal
activity,
digestive
enzymes,
against
S.
iniae
A.
hydrophila
Nile
tilapia.
Fish
with
an
average
weight
100
±
2
g
were
fed
Lc
algae
at
four
levels
(0,
0.5,
1
2%)
for
50
days.
The
gain
(WG),
food
conversion
ratio
(FCR),
specific
growth
rate
(SGR)
significantly
increased
compared
control
group
(P
<
0.05).
activity
was
no
effect
Streptococcus
(S.
iniae),
>
However,
it
Additionally,
there
Aeromonas
(A.
hydrophila)
not
amount
total
protein
(Tp),
albumin
(Alb),
globulin
(Glb),
cholesterol
(Chol)
0.05),
although
triglyceride
(TG)
2%
25th
day
had
Lysozyme
(except
0.5%
50th
day)
immunoglobulin
(Ig)
(in
all
groups)
enzymes
such
as
trypsin
α-amylase
days
Lipase
enzyme
extracts
groups
substantially
survival
fish
challenged
higher
than
0.0001).
Overall,
be
concluded
that
immunity.
Also,
induces
improve
tilapia
growth.
Frontiers in Plant Science,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
13
Published: May 10, 2022
Carrageenan
is
a
polysaccharide
derived
from
red
algae
(seaweed)
with
enormous
economic
potential
in
wide
range
of
industries,
including
pharmaceuticals,
food,
cosmetics,
printing,
and
textiles.
primarily
produced
through
aquaculture-based
seaweed
farming,
Eucheuma
Kappaphycus
species
accounting
for
more
than
90%
global
output.
There
are
three
major
types
carrageenan
found
algae:
kappa
(
κ
)-,
iota
ι
lambda
λ
)-carrageenan.
alvarezii
the
most
common
kappa-carrageenan
source,
it
farmed
Asian
countries
such
as
Indonesia,
Philippines,
Vietnam,
Malaysia.
extracted
K.
has
recently
received
lot
attention
due
to
its
applications.
This
review
will
discuss
terms
metabolic
physicochemical
structure,
extraction
methods
factors
affecting
production
yield,
well
current
future
Plants,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
11(6), P. 780 - 780
Published: March 15, 2022
The
beneficial
properties
of
algae
make
them
perfect
functional
ingredients
for
food
products.
Algae
have
a
high
energy
value
and
are
source
biologically
active
substances,
proteins,
fats,
carbohydrates,
vitamins,
macro-
microelements.
They
also
rich
in
polyunsaturated
fatty
acids,
mycosporine-like
amino
polysaccharides,
polyphenols,
carotenoids,
sterols,
steroids,
lectins,
halogenated
compounds,
polyketides,
alkaloids,
carrageenans.
Different
extraction
parameters
used
depending
on
the
purpose
substances
to
be
isolated.
In
this
study,
following
were
used:
hydromodule
1:10
an
duration
1–2
h
at
temperature
25–40
°C.
A
30–50%
solution
ethanol
water
was
as
extractant.
extracts
can
considered
potential
natural
sources
compounds
with
antimicrobial
activity
antiviral
properties.
content
crude
protein,
fat,
carbohydrates
U.
Prolifera,
C.
racemosa
var.
peltata
(Chlorophyta),
S.
oligocystum
fusiforme
(SF-1)
studied.
It
found
that
muelleri
(Bacillariophyta),
I.
galbana
(Haptophyta),
T.
weissflogii
(Bacillariophyta)
contain
about
1.9
times
more
omega-3
than
omega-6
acids.
N.
gaditana
(Ochrophyta),
D.
salina
P.
tricornutum
(Bacillaryophyta)
(Haptophyta)
showed
inhibitory
varying
intensities
against
E.
coli
or
aeruginosa.
addition,
algae-derived
been
proposed
offer
attractive
possibilities
industry,
especially
meat
sector,
evolve
foods
myriad
functionalities.
increase
biological
products,
while
further
study
structure
broaden
their
future
application
possibilities.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
23(5), P. 2623 - 2623
Published: Feb. 27, 2022
Microalgae
have
received
much
interest
as
a
biofuel
feedstock.
However,
the
economic
feasibility
of
production
from
microalgae
does
not
satisfy
capital
investors.
Apart
biofuels,
it
is
necessary
to
produce
high-value
co-products
fraction
aspects
biorefinery.
In
addition,
microalgae-based
wastewater
treatment
considered
an
alternative
for
conventional
in
terms
energy
consumption,
which
suitable
biorefinery
approaches.
The
consumption
system
(0.2
kW/h/m3)
was
reduced
10
times
when
compared
(to
2
kW/h/m3).
are
rich
various
biomolecules
such
carbohydrates,
proteins,
lipids,
pigments,
vitamins,
and
antioxidants;
all
these
valuable
products
can
be
utilized
by
nutritional,
pharmaceutical,
cosmetic
industries.
There
several
bottlenecks
associated
with
Hence,
essential
promote
sustainability
microalgal
innovative
ideas
products.
This
review
attempted
bring
out
trends
promising
solutions
realize
multiple
at
industrial
scale.
New
perspectives
current
challenges
discussed
development
algal
concepts.
Pharmacological Reviews,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
75(2), P. 328 - 379
Published: Feb. 15, 2023
Heparin
has
been
used
extensively
as
an
antithrombotic
and
anticoagulant
for
close
to
100
years.
This
activity
is
attributed
mainly
the
pentasaccharide
sequence,
which
potentiates
inhibitory
action
of
antithrombin,
a
major
inhibitor
coagulation
cascade.
More
recently
it
elucidated
that
heparin
exhibits
anti-inflammatory
effect
via
interference
formation
neutrophil
extracellular
traps
this
may
also
contribute
heparin9s
activity.
illustrates
interacts
with
broad
range
biomolecules,
exerting
both
nonanticoagulant
actions.
Since
our
previous
review,
there
increased
interest
in
these
effects
heparin,
beneficial
role
patients
infected
SARS2-coronavirus
highly
topical
example.
article
provides
update
on
review
more
recent
developments
observations
made
novel
uses
overview
development
status
heparin-based
drugs.
Significance
Statement
state-of-the-art
covers
use
heparin-like
materials
anticoagulant,
now
including
immunothrombosis
observations,
treatment
SARS-coronavirus
inflammatory
conditions.
Marine Drugs,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
19(8), P. 437 - 437
Published: July 30, 2021
Carrageenan
and
carrageenan
oligosaccharides
are
red
seaweed
sulfated
carbohydrates
with
well-known
antiviral
properties,
mainly
through
the
blocking
of
viral
attachment
stage.
They
also
exhibit
other
interesting
biological
properties
can
be
used
to
prepare
different
drug
delivery
systems
for
controlled
administration.
The
most
active
forms
λ-,
ι-,
κ-carrageenans,
degree
sulfation
position
being
determined
in
their
properties.
obtained
from
sustainable
worldwide
available
resources
influence
manufacturing
on
composition,
structure,
should
considered.
This
review
presents
a
survey
relation
processing
conditions,
particularly
those
assisted
by
intensification
technologies
during
extraction
stage,
discusses
possibility
further
chemical
modifications.
