Marine Seaweed Polysaccharides-Based Engineered Cues for the Modern Biomedical Sector

Area of Science:

• Biomaterials Science
• Marine Biotechnology
• Drug Delivery Systems

Background:

• Seaweed polysaccharides possess unique structural and functional properties.
• These marine-derived polymers are being engineered into novel biomedical cues.
• They address limitations of existing materials in 21st-century medical settings.

Purpose of the Study:

• To review the literature on seaweed polysaccharides for biomedical applications.
• To present a standard methodological approach for literature review using inclusion-exclusion criteria.
• To highlight the biomedical values and applied perspectives of seaweed polysaccharides.

Main Methods:

• Literature review using defined inclusion-exclusion criteria.
• Discussion of various marine-based seaweed polysaccharides with examples.
• Focus on applied perspectives including drug delivery, wound healing, anticancer, tissue engineering, and UV protection.

Main Results:

• Seaweed polysaccharides exhibit inherent biocompatibility, biodegradability, and renewable characteristics.
• Their tunable features, retention capabilities, swelling, and colloidal properties make them suitable for drug delivery and tissue engineering.
• Engineered cues from seaweed polysaccharides show potential in targeted drug delivery, wound healing, anticancer therapies, tissue regeneration, and UV protection.

Conclusions:

• Seaweed polysaccharides are highly promising biomaterials for advanced medical applications.
• Their unique properties facilitate the design of effective, patient-compliant therapeutic platforms.
• Further research into challenges and future perspectives is crucial for optimizing their use.