Biological Properties and Health-Promoting Functions of Laminarin: A Comprehensive Review of Preclinical and Clinical Studies.
Shanmugapriya KaruppusamyGaurav RajauriaStephen FitzpatrickHenry LyonsHelena McMahonJames Francis CurtinBrijesh K TiwariColm O'DonnellPublished in: Marine drugs (2022)
Marine algal species comprise of a large portion of polysaccharides which have shown multifunctional properties and health benefits for treating and preventing human diseases. Laminarin, or β-glucan, a storage polysaccharide from brown algae, has been reported to have potential pharmacological properties such as antioxidant, anti-tumor, anti-coagulant, anticancer, immunomodulatory, anti-obesity, anti-diabetic, anti-inflammatory, wound healing, and neuroprotective potential. It has been widely investigated as a functional material in biomedical applications as it is biodegradable, biocompatible, and is low toxic substances. The reported preclinical and clinical studies demonstrate the potential of laminarin as natural alternative agents in biomedical and industrial applications such as nutraceuticals, pharmaceuticals, functional food, drug development/delivery, and cosmeceuticals. This review summarizes the biological activities of laminarin, including mechanisms of action, impacts on human health, and reported health benefits. Additionally, this review also provides an overview of recent advances and identifies gaps and opportunities for further research in this field. It further emphasizes the molecular characteristics and biological activities of laminarin in both preclinical and clinical settings for the prevention of the diseases and as potential therapeutic interventions.
Keyphrases
- human health
- risk assessment
- climate change
- healthcare
- anti inflammatory
- wound healing
- public health
- type diabetes
- drug delivery
- mental health
- heavy metals
- endothelial cells
- cell therapy
- metabolic syndrome
- oxidative stress
- physical activity
- wastewater treatment
- high resolution
- weight loss
- stem cells
- atomic force microscopy
- weight gain
- ionic liquid
- mesenchymal stem cells
- blood brain barrier
- skeletal muscle