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Kalimuthu Senthilkumar1, Se-Kwon Kim2
1Specialized Graduate School Science and Technology Convergence, Department of Marine Bio Convergence Science, Pukyong National University, Busan, South Korea; Department of Nuclear Medicine, Kyungpook National University School of Medicine, Daegu, South Korea.
Fucoidan, a compound from brown seaweed, shows promising anticancer effects. This natural compound offers potential therapeutic benefits for cancer treatment, highlighting marine resources as a valuable source for drug discovery.
Area of Science:
- Marine Biology
- Pharmacology
- Natural Product Chemistry
Background:
- Marine algae are rich sources of diverse bioactive compounds with health benefits.
- Fucoidan, a sulfated polysaccharide from brown seaweeds, is recognized for its biological activities.
- There is growing interest in natural compounds for treating diseases, including cancer.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the anticancer effects of fucoidan.
- To review the antitumor activities of fucoidan derived from marine algae.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of studies on fucoidan's biological activities.
- Analysis of research investigating fucoidan's impact on cancer cells and models.
Main Results:
- Fucoidan exhibits various biological activities, including antitumor properties.
- Studies indicate fucoidan's potential in combating cancer through multiple mechanisms.
Conclusions:
- Fucoidan is a promising natural compound with significant anticancer potential.
- Marine algae-derived fucoidan warrants further investigation for cancer therapy development.
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