Novel Algal Polysaccharides from Marine Source: Porphyran
S. Bhatia1, A. Sharma1, K. Sharma1, M. Kavale2, B. B. Chaugule2, K. Dhalwal1, Ajay G. Namdeo1★, K. R. Mahadik1★ Corresponding author
- 1Department of Pharmacognosy, Poona College of Pharmacy, Bharati Vidyapeeth University, Pune (Maharashtra), INDIA.
- 2Department of Botany, Pune University, Pune, (Maharashtra), INDIA.
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Ajay G. Namdeo
Department of Pharmacognosy, Poona College of Pharmacy, Bharati Vidyapeeth University, Pune (Maharashtra), INDIA.
Volume 2, Issue 4 · pp. 271–276 · PUBLISHED · DOI:
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ABSTRACT
Porphyran is a sulfated polysaccharide derived from Porphyra sp. It comprises of sulfate ester and 3, 6-anhydrogalactose whose arrangement is similar to agarose. Porphyran has enormous reported activities. It has potential pharmaceutical, medicinal and research applications. Porphyran a promising product is useful to produce antiallergic, anticancer, antioxidant, antitumour, antiviral, immunostimulant, antifatigue, metallic adsorption ability, improvement of intestinal flora, antibacterial, anticoagulant, antiviral, microphage promotion action, hepatoprotective agent, antihyperlipidemic, hypocholesterolemic, hypoglycemic, hypotensive, antiulcer and prebiotic activity. Despite of all this it is also used as gelling agent. Currently porphyran availabilty in the market is not known because of several problems such as its high molecular weight, high viscosity and availability of Porphyra. So it is very necessary to know about basic facts regarding Porphyra sp. before obtaining any novel compound from it.
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Bhatia, S., Sharma, A., Sharma, K., Kavale, M., Chaugule, B. B., Dhalwal, K., Namdeo, A. G., & Mahadik, K. R. (). Novel Algal Polysaccharides from Marine Source: Porphyran. Pharmacognosy Reviews, 2(4), 271–276.