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Potential Antiviral Properties of Industrially Important Marine Algal Polysaccharides and Their Significance in Fighting a Future Viral Pandemic.
Geetha Bai, Renu; Tuvikene, Rando.
  • Geetha Bai R; School of Natural Sciences and Health, Tallinn University, Narva mnt 29, 10120 Tallinn, Estonia.
  • Tuvikene R; School of Natural Sciences and Health, Tallinn University, Narva mnt 29, 10120 Tallinn, Estonia.
Viruses ; 13(9)2021 09 13.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1411081
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Over the decades, the world has witnessed diverse virus associated pandemics. The significant inhibitory effects of marine sulfated polysaccharides against SARS-CoV-2 shows its therapeutic potential in future biomedical applications and drug development. Algal polysaccharides exhibited significant role in antimicrobial, antitumor, antioxidative, antiviral, anticoagulant, antihepatotoxic and immunomodulating activities. Owing to their health benefits, the sulfated polysaccharides from marine algae are a great deal of interest globally. Algal polysaccharides such as agar, alginate, carrageenans, porphyran, fucoidan, laminaran and ulvans are investigated for their nutraceutical potential at different stages of infection processes, structural diversity, complexity and mechanism of action. In this review, we focus on the recent antiviral studies of the marine algae-based polysaccharides and their potential towards antiviral medicines.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Antiviral Agents / Polysaccharides / Seaweed / Virus Diseases / Aquatic Organisms Type of study: Observational study Limits: Humans Language: English Year: 2021 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: V13091817

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Antiviral Agents / Polysaccharides / Seaweed / Virus Diseases / Aquatic Organisms Type of study: Observational study Limits: Humans Language: English Year: 2021 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: V13091817