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Park SJ, Sharma A, Lee HJ. An Update on the Chemical Constituents and Biological Properties of Selected Species of an Underpinned Genus of Red Algae: Chondrus. Mar Drugs 2024; 22:47. [PMID: 38248672 PMCID: PMC10817618 DOI: 10.3390/md22010047] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2023] [Revised: 01/10/2024] [Accepted: 01/15/2024] [Indexed: 01/23/2024] Open
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Macroalgae, particularly red seaweeds, have attracted significant attention due to their economic and health benefits. Chondrus, a red algae genus, despite its economic importance, seems to be undervalued. Among all its species, Chondrus crispus has been meticulously documented for its biological properties, and little is known about other species. No comprehensive review of the biological properties of this genus has been acknowledged. Thus, this review aimed to summarize the available information on the chemical constituents and biological properties of a few selected species, including Chondrus crispus, Chondrus ocellatus, Mazzaella canaliculata, and Chondrus armatus. We compiled and discovered that the genus is offering most of the important health-promoting benefits evidenced from in vitro and in vivo studies focused on antimicrobial, immunomodulation, neuroprotection, anti-atopic, anti-inflammatory, anti-viral, anti-diabetic, cytoprotective, antioxidant, anti-coagulation, nephroprotective, anti-tumor, and anti-venom activity, which speaks about the potential of this genus. Data on clinical studies are limited. Further, around 105 chemical constituents have been reported from Chondrus spp. Given its significance, further investigation is warranted, in the form of meticulously planned cell, animal, and clinical studies that concentrate on novel health-enhancing endeavors, in order to unveil the full potential of this genus. The review also outlines challenges and future directions.
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Affiliation(s)
- Seon-Joo Park
- Department of Food and Nutrition, College of Bionanotechnology, Gachon University, Seongnam-si 13120, Republic of Korea;
- Institute for Aging and Clinical Nutrition Research, Gachon University, Seongnam-si 13120, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Food and Nutrition, College of Bionanotechnology, Gachon University, Seongnam-si 13120, Republic of Korea;
- Institute for Aging and Clinical Nutrition Research, Gachon University, Seongnam-si 13120, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Food and Nutrition, College of Bionanotechnology, Gachon University, Seongnam-si 13120, Republic of Korea;
- Institute for Aging and Clinical Nutrition Research, Gachon University, Seongnam-si 13120, Republic of Korea
- Department of Health Sciences and Technology, Gachon Advanced Institute for Health Science and Technology (GAIHST), Gachon University, Incheon 21999, Republic of Korea
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Feki A, Kammoun I, Eleroui M, Kallel R, Megdiche F, Hariz L, Boudawara T, Kallel C, Kallel H, Pujo JM, Ben Amara I. Bioactivity of Falkenbergia rufolanosa Methanolic Extract: Assessment of Its Effect on Methyl-Thiophanate Induced Bone and Blood Disorders. Pharmaceuticals (Basel) 2023; 16:ph16040529. [PMID: 37111286 PMCID: PMC10145447 DOI: 10.3390/ph16040529] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2023] [Revised: 03/25/2023] [Accepted: 03/28/2023] [Indexed: 04/05/2023] Open
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This study aimed to evaluate the potentiality of a mineral and antioxidant-rich methanolic extract of the red marine alga Falkenbergia rufolanosa (FRE) against methyl-thiophanate (MT)-induced toxicity in adult rats. The animals were allocated into four groups: controls, MT (300 mg/kg), MT + FRE, and FRE-treated group for 7 days. Our results demonstrated severe mineral perturbations due to MT treatment, especially in calcium and phosphorus levels in plasma, urine, and bone. Similarly, the hematological analysis revealed increased red blood cells, platelets, and white blood cells associated with striking genotoxicity. Interestingly, a significant rise in lipid peroxidation and advanced oxidation protein products level in erythrocytes and bone were noted. Meanwhile, a depletion of the antioxidant status in both tissues occurred. These biochemical alterations were in harmony with DNA degradation and histological variation in bone and blood. In the other trend, data showed that treatment with alga improved MT-induced hematotoxicity, genotoxicity, and oxidative stress in the blood and bone. Osteo-mineral metabolism and bone histo-architecture were also noted. In conclusion, these findings demonstrated that the red alga Falkenbergia rufolanosa is a potent source of antioxidant and antibacterial agents, as revealed by the in vitro analysis.
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- Amal Feki
- Laboratory of Medicinal and Environment Chemistry, University of Sfax, Higher Institute of Biotechnology, Sfax 3000, Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Medicinal and Environment Chemistry, University of Sfax, Higher Institute of Biotechnology, Sfax 3000, Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Medicinal and Environment Chemistry, University of Sfax, Higher Institute of Biotechnology, Sfax 3000, Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Anatomopathology, CHU Habib Bourguiba, University of Sfax, Sfax 3029, Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Hematology, CHU Habib Bourguiba, University of Sfax, Sfax 3029, Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine of Sfax, Department of Orthopedic and Traumatological Surgery, CHU Habib Bourguiba, Sfax 3029, Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Anatomopathology, CHU Habib Bourguiba, University of Sfax, Sfax 3029, Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Hematology, CHU Habib Bourguiba, University of Sfax, Sfax 3029, Tunisia
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- Intensive Care Unit, Cayenne General Hospital, Cayenne 97300, French Guiana
- Tropical Biome and Immunopathology CNRS UMR-9017, Inserm U 1019, University of Guyane, Cayenne 97300, French Guiana
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- Tropical Biome and Immunopathology CNRS UMR-9017, Inserm U 1019, University of Guyane, Cayenne 97300, French Guiana
- Emergency Department, Cayenne General Hospital, Cayenne 97300, French Guiana
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- Laboratory of Medicinal and Environment Chemistry, University of Sfax, Higher Institute of Biotechnology, Sfax 3000, Tunisia
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Bio-Based Products from Mediterranean Seaweeds: Italian Opportunities and Challenges for a Sustainable Blue Economy. SUSTAINABILITY 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/su14095634] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Seaweeds are attracting increasing attention as an alternative healthy food and renewable drugs source and as agents of climate change mitigation that provide essential ecosystem services. In this context, seaweeds represent marine resources capable of supporting and pursuing the objectives of the Sustainable Blue Economy and the Bio-Based Circular Economy. In this review, we analyze the state of seaweed bio-based products and research on the Mediterranean Sea from the last 20 years. Results of this analysis show a large number of investigations focusing on antimicrobial, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities compared to on biofuels and bioplastics. Attempts at seaweed farming, although generally very limited, are present in Israel and some North African countries. Lastly, we focus on the Italian situation—including research, companies and legislation on seaweed production—and we discuss gaps, perspectives and challenges for the potential development of a sustainable seaweed industry according to the Sustainable Blue Economy.
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Zoratto Romoli JC, Palma Scanferla DT, Gomes Aguera R, Lini RS, Pante GC, Bueno Junior CR, Castro JC, Mossini SAG, Marchioni C, Junior MM. Analytical and toxicological aspects of dithiocarbamates: an overview of the last 10 years. Toxicol Mech Methods 2022; 32:637-649. [PMID: 35387549 DOI: 10.1080/15376516.2022.2063096] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Compilation studies related to toxicological aspects and also biological monitoring and analysis methods for specific fungicides and, mainly, those that belong to the class of the dithiocarbamates (DTCs) have not been carried out at least in the last ten years. DTCs - dimethyldithiocarbamates, ethylenebisditiocarbamates, propylenebisditiocarbamates - are organosulfur compounds that form complexes due to the presence of different chemical elements, which bind strongly and inhibit enzymes that are essential to the functioning of the organism, causing a serious proven adverse effect on biological systems, such as alteration of thyroid hormones, teratogenesis and neurotoxicity. It is still evident, as shown by world data, that the growing consumption of fungicides has increasingly exposed the population in general and, in particular, workers who deal with these substances. There is a scarcity of studies in the literature discussing the toxicological and analytical aspects that are important for understanding the real effects of DTCs and monitoring human exposure to them. Therefore, the aim of this work was to expose, in a comprehensive way and through a narrative review, the negligence of research related to the fungicides of the DTCs class, their metabolites, as well as the toxicological and analytical aspects involved. The review is divided into two parts: (1) Toxicological aspects, including toxicokinetics, toxicodynamics and toxidromes; and (2) Analytical Toxicology, which comprises biomarkers, sample preparation and identification/quantification methods.
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- Jéssica Cristina Zoratto Romoli
- Department of Basic Health Science, State University of Maringa, Avenida Colombo N° 5790, Maringa, PR, CEP 87020-900, Brazil
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- Department of Basic Health Science, State University of Maringa, Avenida Colombo N° 5790, Maringa, PR, CEP 87020-900, Brazil
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- Department of Basic Health Science, State University of Maringa, Avenida Colombo N° 5790, Maringa, PR, CEP 87020-900, Brazil
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- Department of Basic Health Science, State University of Maringa, Avenida Colombo N° 5790, Maringa, PR, CEP 87020-900, Brazil
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- Department of Basic Health Science, State University of Maringa, Avenida Colombo N° 5790, Maringa, PR, CEP 87020-900, Brazil
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- Department of Basic Health Science, State University of Maringa, Avenida Colombo N° 5790, Maringa, PR, CEP 87020-900, Brazil
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- Department of Basic Health Science, State University of Maringa, Avenida Colombo N° 5790, Maringa, PR, CEP 87020-900, Brazil
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- Department of Pathology, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Rua Delfino Conti S/N, Florianopolis, SC, CEP 88040-370, Brazil
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- Department of Basic Health Science, State University of Maringa, Avenida Colombo N° 5790, Maringa, PR, CEP 87020-900, Brazil
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Eljoudi S, Feki A, Bkhairia I, Barkia A, Ben Amara I, Nasri M, Hajji M. New polysaccharides extracted from Malcolmia triloba: Structure characterization, biological properties and application to beef meat preservation. J Food Compost Anal 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jfca.2021.104380] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Torres MD, Flórez-Fernández N, Domínguez H. Integral Utilization of Red Seaweed for Bioactive Production. Mar Drugs 2019; 17:E314. [PMID: 31142051 PMCID: PMC6627364 DOI: 10.3390/md17060314] [Citation(s) in RCA: 75] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2019] [Revised: 05/21/2019] [Accepted: 05/22/2019] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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The hydrocolloids carrageenan and agar are the major fraction industrially extracted and commercialized from red seaweeds. However, this type of macroalgae also contains a variety of components with nutritional, functional and biological properties. In the context of sustainability and bioeconomy, where the integral utilization of the natural resources is incentivized, the sequential separation and valorization of seaweed components with biological properties of interest for food, nutraceuticals, cosmeceuticals and pharmaceuticals is proposed. In this work, a review of the available conventional and alternative greener and efficient extraction for obtaining red seaweed bioactives is presented. The potential of emerging technologies for the production of valuable oligomers from carrageenan and agar is also commented, and finally, the sequential extraction of the constituent fractions is discussed.
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- Maria Dolores Torres
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Sciences, University of Vigo, Campus Ourense, As Lagoas, 32004 Ourense, Spain.
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Sciences, University of Vigo, Campus Ourense, As Lagoas, 32004 Ourense, Spain.
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Sciences, University of Vigo, Campus Ourense, As Lagoas, 32004 Ourense, Spain.
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Jaballi I, Sallem I, Feki A, Cherif B, Kallel C, Boudawara O, Jamoussi K, Mellouli L, Nasri M, Amara IB. Polysaccharide from a Tunisian red seaweed Chondrus canaliculatus: Structural characteristics, antioxidant activity and in vivo hemato-nephroprotective properties on maneb induced toxicity. Int J Biol Macromol 2019; 123:1267-1277. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2018.12.048] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/11/2018] [Revised: 11/26/2018] [Accepted: 12/02/2018] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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