Immunomodulatory and Anti-Inflammatory Effects of Fucoidan: A Review

Immunomodulatory and Anti-Inflammatory Effects of Fucoidan: A Review

Inflammation is the initial response of the immune system to potentially harmful stimuli (e.g., injury, stress, and infections). The process involves activation of macrophages and neutrophils, which produce mediators, such as nitric oxide (NO), prostaglandin E2 (PGE2), pro-inflammatory and anti-infl...

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Main Authors: Elisaveta Apostolova, Paolina Lukova, Alexandra Baldzhieva, Plamen Katsarov, Mariana Nikolova, Ilia Iliev, Lyudmil Peychev, Bogdan Trica, Florin Oancea, Cédric Delattre, Vesela Kokova
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-10-01
Series:Polymers
Subjects:
fucoidan
inflammation
immunomodulation
macroalgae
cytokines
polysaccharide
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4360/12/10/2338

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