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  • Marine biotechnology
  • Food science
  • Pharmacology

Background:

  • Brown algae (Phaeophyceae) are a long-standing human food source, recognized for bioactive compounds and nutritional value.
  • Considered functional foods, brown algae possess health-promoting properties.
  • Polysaccharides are primary components, exhibiting diverse structures and biological activities.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the major polysaccharides in brown algae: alginate, laminarin, and fucoidan.
  • To explore the structure-activity relationships of these polysaccharides and their health benefits.
  • To discuss their application potential in functional foods and pharmaceuticals.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review focusing on scientific studies of brown algae polysaccharides.
  • Analysis of structural characteristics of alginate, laminarin, and fucoidan.
  • Synthesis of research on biological activities and applications.

Main Results:

  • Brown algae polysaccharides demonstrate a wide array of biological activities, including immunomodulatory, antibacterial, antioxidant, prebiotic, antihypertensive, antidiabetic, antitumor, and anticoagulant effects.
  • The diverse structures of alginate, laminarin, and fucoidan are directly linked to their specific health benefits.
  • Significant potential exists for utilizing these polysaccharides in functional food and pharmaceutical development.

Conclusions:

  • Brown algae polysaccharides are valuable bioactive compounds with diverse health benefits.
  • Understanding their structure-function relationships is key to unlocking their therapeutic and nutritional potential.
  • Further research and development are warranted for their application in functional foods and pharmaceuticals.