Bromophenols in marine algae and their bioactivities

Marine algae contain various bromophenols that have been shown to possess a variety of biological activities, including antioxidant, antimicrobial, anticancer, anti-diabetic, and anti-thrombotic effects. Here, we briefly review the recent progress of these marine algal biomaterials, with respect to...

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Veröffentlicht in:Marine drugs 2011-07, Vol.9 (7), p.1273-1292
Hauptverfasser: Liu, Ming, Hansen, Poul Erik, Lin, Xiukun
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:Marine algae contain various bromophenols that have been shown to possess a variety of biological activities, including antioxidant, antimicrobial, anticancer, anti-diabetic, and anti-thrombotic effects. Here, we briefly review the recent progress of these marine algal biomaterials, with respect to structure, bioactivities, and their potential application as pharmaceuticals.
ISSN:1660-3397
1660-3397
DOI:10.3390/md9071273