Neuroprotective effects of marine algae.

Mar Drugs

Marine Biochemistry Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Pukyong National University, Busan 608-737, Korea.

Published: November 2011

AI Article Synopsis

  • The marine environment is a rich source of beneficial chemical structures, with marine algae being an under-utilized resource known for their diverse bioactive compounds.
  • Current research highlights the biological activities and neuroprotective effects of marine algae, including their antioxidant properties and prevention of neuronal death.
  • Marine algae show promise for development into pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, and functional foods aimed at neuroprotection.

Article Abstract

The marine environment is known as a rich source of chemical structures with numerous beneficial health effects. Among marine organisms, marine algae have been identified as an under-exploited plant resource, although they have long been recognized as valuable sources of structurally diverse bioactive compounds. Presently, several lines of studies have provided insight into biological activities and neuroprotective effects of marine algae including antioxidant, anti-neuroinflammatory, cholinesterase inhibitory activity and the inhibition of neuronal death. Hence, marine algae have great potential to be used for neuroprotection as part of pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals and functional foods. This contribution presents an overview of marine algal neuroprotective effects and their potential application in neuroprotection.

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