Proteins and Carbohydrates from Red Seaweeds: Evidence for Beneficial Effects on Gut Function and Microbiota

Proteins and Carbohydrates from Red Seaweeds: Evidence for Beneficial Effects on Gut Function and Microbiota

Based on their composition, marine algae, and namely red seaweeds, are good potential functional foods. Intestinal mucosal barrier function refers to the capacity of the intestine to provide adequate containment of luminal microorganisms and molecules. Here, we will first outline the component of se...

Full description

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Raúl E. Cian, Silvina R. Drago, Fermín Sánchez de Medina, Olga Martínez-Augustin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2015-08-01
Series:Marine Drugs
Subjects:
red seaweeds
sulfated galactans
bioactive peptides
Rhodophyta
mucosal barrier function
immunomodulation
cell differentiation
cell proliferation
NF-κB
MAPK
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1660-3397/13/8/5358

Internet

http://www.mdpi.com/1660-3397/13/8/5358

Similar Items