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Antiviral Potential of Algae Polysaccharides Isolated from Marine Sources: A Review
Joint Authors
Zorofchian Moghadamtousi, Soheil
Ahmadi, Azin
Abu Bakar, Sazaly
Zandi, Keivan
Source
Issue
Vol. 2015, Issue 2015 (31 Dec. 2015), pp.1-10, 10 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2015-09-21
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
10
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
From food to fertilizer, algal derived products are largely employed in assorted industries, including agricultural, biomedical, food, and pharmaceutical industries.
Among different chemical compositions isolated from algae, polysaccharides are the most well-established compounds, which were subjected to a variety of studies due to extensive bioactivities.
Over the past few decades, the promising results for antiviral potential of algae-derived polysaccharides have advocated them as inordinate candidates for pharmaceutical research.
Numerous studies have isolated various algal polysaccharides possessing antiviral activities, including carrageenan, alginate, fucan, laminaran, and naviculan.
In addition, different mechanisms of action have been reported for these polysaccharides, such as inhibiting the binding or internalization of virus into the host cells or suppressing DNA replication and protein synthesis.
This review strives for compiling previous antiviral studies of algae-derived polysaccharides and their mechanism of action towards their development as natural antiviral agents for future investigations.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Ahmadi, Azin& Zorofchian Moghadamtousi, Soheil& Abu Bakar, Sazaly& Zandi, Keivan. 2015. Antiviral Potential of Algae Polysaccharides Isolated from Marine Sources: A Review. BioMed Research International،Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-10.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1056886
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Ahmadi, Azin…[et al.]. Antiviral Potential of Algae Polysaccharides Isolated from Marine Sources: A Review. BioMed Research International No. 2015 (2015), pp.1-10.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1056886
American Medical Association (AMA)
Ahmadi, Azin& Zorofchian Moghadamtousi, Soheil& Abu Bakar, Sazaly& Zandi, Keivan. Antiviral Potential of Algae Polysaccharides Isolated from Marine Sources: A Review. BioMed Research International. 2015. Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-10.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1056886
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1056886