Radioactive iodine (RI) can damage the cells within the salivary glands (SGs), preventing them from working properly. This blog post presents the research of Young-Mo Kime et al., titled “Fucoidan attenuates radioiodine-induced salivary gland dysfunction in mice,” which investigates fucoidan’s potential to mitigate RI-induced salivary gland issues in mice. Alternatively, fucoidan, which is a sulfated […]
Fucoidan, a sulfated polysaccharide extracted from brown algae (Fucus vesiculosus), demonstrates diverse immunomodulatory effects, such as antiviral and antitumor activities. However, the effects of fucoidan in vivo, particularly its adjuvant effect on antitumor immune responses, have not been fully investigated. This blog post discusses a study by Jun-O Jin and colleagues, titled “Fucoidan Can Function […]
Fucoidan displays diverse biological functions, including antiviral, antitumor, and antioxidant qualities, according to studies. This blog post is dedicated to introducing the study “EFFECT OF FUCOIDAN ON B16 MURINE MELANOMA CELL MELANIN FORMATION AND APOPTOSIS,” authored by Zhi-Jiang Wang et al. The study investigated how fucoidan, extracted from Fucus vesiculosus, influences melanin production in melanoma […]
The spread of malignant tumors, known as metastasis, is a significant aspect of these tumors and is the primary reason why most cancer patients die. A crucial initial phase in the spread of cancerous tumors is metastasis through lymphatic vessels, which also serves as a predictor of patient outcome. Fucoidan, a naturally occurring sulfated polysaccharide, […]
Sea Cucumber Cucumaria Frondosa Fucoidan Inhibits Osteosarcoma By Regulating Cytoskeleton Remodeling
In children and adolescents around the world, the most common primary malignant bone cancer is osteosarcoma (OS), and a combination of surgery and multiagent chemotherapy has led to a significant improvement in the 5-year cumulative survival rate of primary OS. Despite treatment, roughly 80% of OS patients see pulmonary metastases develop, and this is the […]
The prognosis for individuals dealing with uterine sarcomas and carcinosarcoma is typically unfavorable, highlighting the serious nature of these conditions. However, chemotherapy treatments tend to have many side effects and generally don’t help patients live longer. As a result, this blog will cover the study “Isobolographic Analysis Demonstrates the Additive and Synergistic Effects of Gemcitabine […]
It is well-established that reduced lung function is a characteristic of both infectious and non-infectious pathologies; however, it is crucial to recognize that viral infections affecting the lungs can lead to both immediate and chronic damage that persists over time. For example, SARS-CoV-2 infection suppresses innate immunity and promotes inflammatory responses. Clinical and animal studies […]
Oxidative stress has been suggested to be the main cause of Diabetic cardiomyopathy (DCM) development. This blog informs you of the study,” Low Molecular Weight Fucoidan Alleviates Cardiac Dysfunction in Diabetic Goto-Kakizaki Rats by Reducing Oxidative Stress and Cardiomyocyte Apoptosis” by Xinfeng Yu et al, that evaluates the protective effect of low molecular weight fucoidan […]
Mycoplasma pneumoniae, a type of pneumonia, is frequently seen in healthy individuals; however, it is especially common in children and young adults. A long-lasting cough, a typical or slightly increased white blood cell count, the inability of penicillin and cephalosporin antibiotics to be effective, along with a positive result on a cold agglutination test are […]
The subject of this blog is the study by Yan Xu et al., “Fucoidan Improves D-Galactose-Induced Cognitive Dysfunction by Promoting Mitochondrial Biogenesis and Maintaining Gut Microbiome Homeostasis.” The study aimed to explore the protective impact of fucoidan from Saccharina japonica in D-galactose-induced cognitive impairment and its mechanism. Fucoidan, a natural substance that shows potential, is […]