Ulvan, a Polysaccharide from Macroalga <i>Ulva</i> sp.: A Review of Chemistry, Biological Activities and Potential for Food and Biomedical Applications

Ulvan, a Polysaccharide from Macroalga <i>Ulva</i> sp.: A Review of Chemistry, Biological Activities and Potential for Food and Biomedical Applications

The species of green macroalga belonging to the genus <i>Ulva</i> (family: Ulvaceae) are utilized in various fields, from food supplements to biomedical applications. Ulvan, a polysaccharide obtained from various <i>Ulva</i> species, has shown various biological activities, i...

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Main Authors: Faradila Ratu Cindana Mo’o, Gofarana Wilar, Hari Prasad Devkota, Nasrul Wathoni
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-08-01
Series:Applied Sciences
Subjects:
ulvan
<i>Ulva</i> sp.
<i>Ulva lactuca</i>
tissue engineering
food applications
biological activities
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