Because triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) lacks expression of estrogen receptor, progesterone receptor, and human epidermal growth factor receptor 2, it is difficult to treat effectively, and unfortunately, patients with this subtype of breast cancer have the lowest overall survival rates compared with all other breast cancer types. Currently, the treatment of metastatic TNBC is limited […]
Seaweeds are recognized for their high levels of essential nutrients like carbohydrates, proteins, minerals, and polyunsaturated lipids, along with beneficial compounds that help combat various health issues. This blog post will focus on the seaweed Fucus, specifically to introduce the study, “Phytochemical Constituents and Biological Activities of Fucus spp” by Marcelo D Catarino et al. […]
In the United States, the debilitating and progressive neurodegenerative disease known as Alzheimer’s disease (AD) currently impacts the lives of over 5 million individuals. As the proportion of the US population aged 65 years or older increases, the number of patients with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias continues to increase annually. Alzheimer’s disease (AD) involves […]
Hypertensive heart disease is a leading cause of heart failure, arrhythmia, myocardial infarction, and sudden death, making its treatment crucial. Fucoidan (FO), a natural compound extracted from seaweed, possesses both antioxidant and immunomodulatory properties. Fucoidan has also been shown to regulate apoptosis. However, it is unclear whether Fucoidan can prevent cardiac hypertrophy. The study, “Fucoidan […]
In today’s society, an overconsumption of fats, especially the unsaturated trans fats, significantly increases the risk of developing lifestyle diseases such as obesity and dyslipidemia. Meanwhile, interest in the anti-obesity and prebiotic properties of seaweed polysaccharides has been steadily growing. The potential of Saccharina japonica polysaccharides as anti-obesity and prebiotic agents is significant, though the […]
Asthma, a chronic condition affecting the airways, is characterized by an increased responsiveness of the airways, inflammation within the airways, and changes in the structure of the airways themselves, all of which contribute to the overall disease process. The cycle of airway inflammation causes damage to the epithelium, changes in the smooth muscle (proliferation or […]
Human noroviruses (HuNoVs) are a leading cause of gastroenteritis worldwide, with yearly outbreaks resulting in hundreds of thousands of deaths, making HuNoV infection a significant global health concern. Despite this, a notable and expanding number of reports are emerging, focusing on the various biological effects that Fucoidans from different species are shown to exert. Fucose-containing […]
In today’s society, an overconsumption of fats, especially the unsaturated trans fats, significantly increases the risk of developing lifestyle diseases such as obesity and dyslipidemia. Meanwhile, interest in the anti-obesity and prebiotic properties of seaweed polysaccharides has been steadily growing. The potential of Saccharina japonica polysaccharides as anti-obesity and prebiotic agents is significant, though the […]
Fucoidan, a sulfated carbohydrate rich in fucose and derived from brown seaweed and echinoderms, demonstrates antiviral properties against viruses including herpes simplex. Fucoidan also exhibits direct antiviral activity against a range of influenza viruses; previous research indicates it blocks viral attachment, entry, and replication. In this blog, I would like to share the following study […]
Patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and impaired kidney function often develop mineral and bone disorders. These include metabolic imbalances in calcium, phosphorus, parathyroid hormone, vitamin D, and FGF23, resulting in abnormal bone structure and vascular calcification. Recently, CKD-mineral and bone disorder (CKD-MBD) has become one of the common complications occurring in CKD patients with […]