The Therapeutic Potential of the Anticancer Activity of Fucoidan: Current Advances and Hurdles

The Therapeutic Potential of the Anticancer Activity of Fucoidan: Current Advances and Hurdles

Several types of cancers share cellular and molecular behaviors. Although many chemotherapy drugs have been designed to weaken the defenses of cancer cells, these drugs may also have cytotoxic effects on healthy tissues. Fucoidan, a sulfated fucose-based polysaccharide from brown algae, has gained m...

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Main Authors: Jun-O. Jin, Pallavi Singh Chauhan, Ananta Prasad Arukha, Vishal Chavda, Anuj Dubey, Dhananjay Yadav
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-05-01
Series:Marine Drugs
Subjects:
anticancer activity
fucoidan
tumor growth
cytotoxic effects
brown algae
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1660-3397/19/5/265

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