Biomedical Applications of Alginate Oligosaccharides: Exploring Their Therapeutic Potential and Modification Techniques

Mohammed, Mokhles; Jabber, Haider Nasser; Abdul Jabbar, Fatima Mohammed

doi:10.57238/tpb.2024.152722.1011

	Biomedical Applications of Alginate Oligosaccharides: Exploring Their Therapeutic Potential and Modification Techniques
Trends in Pharmaceutical Biotechnology
Volume 2, Issue 1, September 2024, Pages 22-34 PDF (2.6 M)
Document Type: Review article
DOI: 10.57238/tpb.2024.152722.1011
Authors
Mokhles Mohammed^* ¹; Haider Nasser Jabber²; Fatima Mohammed Abdul Jabbar³
¹Department of Pharmacy, Medical Sciences, University of Iran, Iran.
²College of Pharmacy, Basra University, Basrah 61004, Iraq.
³College of Pharmacy, Al-Zahraa University for Women, Karbala 56001, Iraq.
Abstract
Thorough research has been conducted on marine algae, with a specific emphasis on their potential health advantages. Scientists have discovered and separated many constituents from marine algae that have the potential to be used in medicine. One example is alginate oligosaccharides, which are small polysaccharides with low molecular weight that are present in the cell walls of brown algae. These chemicals have many health benefits, such as reducing inflammation, fighting against microorganisms, preventing oxidative damage, inhibiting tumour growth, and modulating the immune system. Due to their little toxicity, lack of immunogenicity, and capacity to degrade naturally, they are very well-suited for use in biomedical applications. Alginate oligosaccharides have the ability to undergo chemical or biochemical changes in order to enhance their biological activity and potential for use in medicinal applications. This study provides a succinct summary of the attributes of alginate oligosaccharides, the techniques used to modify them, and highlights their significant health-enhancing benefits.
Keywords
Alginate oligosaccharides; Marine algae; Biomedicine

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