The Structure, Functions and Potential Medicinal Effects of Chlorophylls Derived from Microalgae

Danni Sun, Songlin Wu, Xiaohui Li, Baosheng Ge, Chengxu Zhou, Xiaojun Yan, Roger Ruan, Pengfei Cheng

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Abstract

Microalgae are considered to be natural producers of bioactive pigments, with the production of pigments from microalgae being a sustainable and economical strategy that promises to alleviate growing demand. Chlorophyll, as the main pigment of photosynthesis, has been widely studied, but its medicinal applications as an antioxidant, antibacterial, and antitumor reagent are still poorly understood. Chlorophyll is the most important pigment in plants and algae, which not only provides food for organisms throughout the biosphere, but also plays an important role in a variety of human and man-made applications. The biological activity of chlorophyll is closely related to its chemical structure; its specific structure offers the possibility for its medicinal applications. This paper reviews the structural and functional roles of microalgal chlorophylls, commonly used extraction methods, and recent advances in medicine, to provide a theoretical basis for the standardization and commercial production and application of chlorophylls.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Article number65
JournalMarine Drugs
Volume22
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - Feb 2024

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Keywords

  • Chlorophyll
  • biological activity
  • medicinal effects
  • structural function

PubMed: MeSH publication types

  • Journal Article
  • Review

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