Carrageenans as a New Source of Drugs with Metal Binding Properties

Carrageenans as a New Source of Drugs with Metal Binding Properties

Carrageenans are abundant and safe non-starch polysaccharides exerting their biological effects in living organisms. Apart from their known pro-inflammation properties and some pharmacological activity, carrageenans can also strongly bind and hold metal ions. This property can be used for creation o...

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Main Authors: Yuri S. Khotimchenko, Elena V. Khozhaenko, Maxim Y. Khotimchenko, Elena A. Kolenchenko, Valeri V. Kovalev
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2010-04-01
Series:Marine Drugs
Subjects:
carrageenan
heavy metal
metal binding activity
equilibrium study
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1660-3397/8/4/1106/

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