Biological Properties and Health-Promoting Functions of Laminarin: A Comprehensive Review of Preclinical and Clinical Studies
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 prope...
Main Authors: | Shanmugapriya Karuppusamy, Gaurav Rajauria, Stephen Fitzpatrick, Henry Lyons, Helena McMahon, James Curtin, Brijesh K. Tiwari, Colm O’Donnell |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2022-12-01
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Series: | Marine Drugs |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/1660-3397/20/12/772 |
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