The Antioxidant and Antitumor Effects of Al-gae from the Persian Gulf: A Systematic Re-view
Background: Marine algae have gained attention due to their bioactive compounds. Given the vast reserves of algae in the Persian Gulf, this study explores the antioxidant and antitumor properties of these algae. Materials and Methods: Published studies were searched from scientific databases (PubMed...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Bushehr University of Medical Sciences
2025-02-01
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| Series: | Iranian South Medical Journal |
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| Online Access: | http://ismj.bpums.ac.ir/article-1-2094-en.pdf |
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| Summary: | Background: Marine algae have gained attention due to their bioactive compounds. Given the vast reserves of algae in the Persian Gulf, this study explores the antioxidant and antitumor properties of these algae.
Materials and Methods: Published studies were searched from scientific databases (PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, and Google Scholar) using a combination of MeSH and Emtree terms from inception to 2024. Studies related to the antioxidant and antitumor effects of Persian Gulf algae were selected, and data regarding the scientific names of the algae, active compounds, extraction solvents, assay methods, and extracted active compounds were qualitatively analyzed.
Results: A total of 96 studies were included in this review. The majority of the studies focused on brown algae, among which certain species exhibited the highest antioxidant activity. Some algal extracts, particularly those obtained using organic solvents, also demonstrated the strongest antitumor effects. Methanol and ethanol were the most commonly used solvents for extracting antioxidant compounds from Persian Gulf algae. Furthermore, other organic solvents such as n-hexane, ethyl acetate, and dichloromethane generally showed better antitumor activity than aqueous solvents.
Conclusion: Persian Gulf algae, as a rich source of bioactive compounds, have significant potential in cancer therapy and oxidative stress reduction. However, further research is required for the optimal exploitation of these resources in medicine and drug development. |
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| ISSN: | 1735-4374 1735-6954 |