Bioactivities from Marine Algae of the Genus Gracilaria

Bioactivities from Marine Algae of the Genus Gracilaria

Seaweeds are an important source of bioactive metabolites for the pharmaceutical industry in drug development. Many of these compounds are used to treat diseases like cancer, acquired immune-deficiency syndrome (AIDS), inflammation, pain, arthritis, as well as viral, bacterial, and fungal infections...

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Main Authors: José M. Barbosa-Filho, Maria de Fátima V. De Souza, Luis C. Rodrigues, Petrônio F. De Athayde-Filho, Narlize S. Lira, Camila De A. Montenegro, Gedson R. De M. Lima, Leônia M. Batista, Heloina De S. Falcão, Cynthia Layse F. De Almeida
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2011-07-01
Series:International Journal of Molecular Sciences
Subjects:
Gracilaria
macroalgae
seaweed
biological activity
natural product
review
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/12/7/4550/

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