Fucoxanthin: A Promising Phytochemical on Diverse Pharmacological Targets

Fucoxanthin: A Promising Phytochemical on Diverse Pharmacological Targets

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...

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Main Authors: Mumtaza Mumu, Ayan Das, Talha Bin Emran, Saikat Mitra, Fahadul Islam, Arpita Roy, Md. Mobarak Karim, Rajib Das, Moon Nyeo Park, Deepak Chandran, Rohit Sharma, Mayeen Uddin Khandaker, Abubakr M. Idris, Bonglee Kim
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2022-08-01
Series:Frontiers in Pharmacology
Subjects:
fucoxanthin
phytochemicals
antimicrobial activity
anticancer activity
anti-inflammatory activity
enzyme inhibition
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fphar.2022.929442/full

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