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- Title
Fucoxanthin: A Promising Phytochemical on Diverse Pharmacological Targets.
- Authors
Mumu, Mumtaza; Das, Ayan; Bin Emran, Talha; Mitra, Saikat; Islam, Fahadul; Roy, Arpita; Karim, Md. Mobarak; Das, Rajib; Moon Nyeo Park; Chandran, Deepak; Sharma, Rohit; Khandaker, Mayeen Uddin; Idris, Abubakr M.; Bonglee Kim
- Abstract
Fucoxanthin (FX) is a special carotenoid having an allenic bond in its structure. FX is extracted from a variety of algae and edible seaweeds. It has been proved to contain numerous health benefits and preventive effects against diseases like diabetes, obesity, liver cirrhosis, malignant cancer, etc. Thus, FX can be used as a potent source of both pharmacological and nutritional ingredient to prevent infectious diseases. In this review, we gathered the information regarding the current findings on antimicrobial, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, skin protective, anti-obesity, antidiabetic, hepatoprotective, and other properties of FX including its bioavailability and stability characteristics. This review aims to assist further biochemical studies in order to develop further pharmaceutical assets and nutritional products in combination with FX and its various metabolites.
- Subjects
CIRRHOSIS of the liver; MARINE algae as food; COMMUNICABLE diseases; HYPOGLYCEMIC agents; ANTI-infective agents; BOTANICAL chemistry; XANTHOPHYLLS
- Publication
Frontiers in Pharmacology, 2022, Vol 13, p1
- ISSN
1663-9812
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.3389/fphar.2022.929442