Nanoparticles from Microalgae and Their Biomedical Applications.
Mar Drugs
; 21(6)2023 Jun 07.
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ABSTRACT
Over the years, microalgae have been a source of useful compounds mainly used as food and dietary supplements. Recently, microalgae have been used as a source of metabolites that can participate in the synthesis of several nanoparticles through inexpensive and environmentally friendly routes alternative to chemical synthesis. Notably, the occurrence of global health threats focused attention on the microalgae application in the medicinal field. In this review, we report the influence of secondary metabolites from marine and freshwater microalgae and cyanobacteria on the synthesis of nanoparticles that were applied as therapeutics. In addition, the use of isolated compounds on the surface of nanoparticles to combat diseases has also been addressed. Although studies have proven the beneficial effect of high-value bioproducts on microalgae and their potential in medicine, there is still room for understanding their exact role in the human body and translating lab-based research into clinical trials.
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MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Cianobacterias
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Nanopartículas
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Microalgas
Límite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Mar Drugs
Asunto de la revista:
BIOLOGIA
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FARMACOLOGIA
Año:
2023
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Italia