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SUBMITTER: van Weelden G
PROVIDER: S-EPMC6356449 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jan
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
van Weelden Geert G Bobiński Marcin M Okła Karolina K van Weelden Willem Jan WJ Romano Andrea A Pijnenborg Johanna M A JMA
Marine drugs 20190107 1
Fucoidan is a natural derived compound found in different species of brown algae and in some animals, that has gained attention for its anticancer properties. However, the exact mechanism of action is currently unknown. Therefore, this review will address fucoidans structure, the bioavailability, and all known different pathways affected by fucoidan, in order to formulate fucoidans structure and activity in relation to its anti-cancer mechanisms. The general bioactivity of fucoidan is difficult ...[more]