Potential biomedical applications of marine algae
Journal
Bioresource Technology
Journal Volume
244
Pages
1407-1415
Date Issued
2017
Author(s)
Abstract
Functional components extracted from algal biomass are widely used as dietary and health supplements with a variety of applications in food science and technology. In contrast, the applications of algae in dermal-related products have received much less attention, despite that algae also possess high potential for the uses in anti-infection, anti-aging, skin-whitening, and skin tumor treatments. This review, therefore, focuses on integrating studies on algae pertinent to human skin care, health and therapy. The active compounds in algae related to human skin treatments are mentioned and the possible mechanisms involved are described. The main purpose of this review is to identify serviceable algae functions in skin treatments to facilitate practical applications in this high-potential area. ? 2017 Elsevier Ltd
Subjects
Acne
Algae
Dermatology
Melanoma
Skin whitening
UV
SDGs
Other Subjects
Dermatology; Dietary supplements; Marine applications; Medical applications; Acne; Active compounds; Biomedical applications; Food science and technology; Functional components; Melanoma; Possible mechanisms; Related products; Algae; dermatological agent; fatty acid; lipid; natural product; phenol derivative; pigment; polysaccharide; sterol; antiinfective agent; alga; biomass; food science; marine environment; medicine; skin disorder; ultraviolet radiation; acne vulgaris; biomedicine; human; marine alga; melanoma; nonhuman; priority journal; radiation dermatitis; radiation protection; Review; skin disease; skin pigmentation; skin protection; ultraviolet radiation; biomass; food; microalga; algae; Anti-Infective Agents; Biomass; Food; Humans; Microalgae
Description
Article type: review
Type
journal article