Tag: fucoidan
	Fucoidan: A sulfated polysaccharide found primarily in brown seaweeds such as kelp, limu moui, mozuku, and hijiki. A form of fucoidan is also found in sea cucumber.
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	 Microalgal pigments as emerging anti-cancer agents: Current status and prospects
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	 Jayakanthan M, Varghese R, Efferth T, Ramamoorthy S. Microalgal pigments as emerging anti-cancer agents: Current status and prospects. Bioprospecting of Natural Pigments in Human Health. Elsevier; 2025;:159-190 10.1016/b978-0-443-24017-1.00002-6
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	 Fucoidan From Brown Algae as a Functional Food Ingredient: A Promising Anticancer Agent
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	 Khan MU, Khurram I, Munir M, Ullah MI, Ghanem HB, Sharifi‐Rad J, et al. Fucoidan From Brown Algae as a Functional Food Ingredient: A Promising Anticancer Agent. eFood. Wiley; 2025; 6 10.1002/efd2.70085
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	 Fucoidan-decorated metal-zoledronic acid nanocomplexes suppress tumor metastasis by inducing ferroptotic cell death and enhancing cancer immunotherapy
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	 Tsai H, Lin C, Chung C, Hsu W, Hsieh M, Chiang M, et al. Fucoidan-decorated metal-zoledronic acid nanocomplexes suppress tumor metastasis by inducing ferroptotic cell death and enhancing cancer immunotherapy. Journal of Nanobiotechnology. Springer Science and Business Media LLC; 2025; 23 10.1186/s12951-025-03473-0
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	 Carotenoids Modulate FoxO‐Induced Cell Cycle Arrest in Human Cancer Cell Lines: A Scoping Review
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	 Lee ZX, Guo H, Looi AD, Bhuvanendran S, Magalingam KB, Lee WL, et al. Carotenoids Modulate FoxO‐Induced Cell Cycle Arrest in Human Cancer Cell Lines: A Scoping Review. Food Science & Nutrition. Wiley; 2025; 13 10.1002/fsn3.70100
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	 Carotenoids for Antiaging: Nutraceutical, Pharmaceutical, and Cosmeceutical Applications
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	 Shanaida M, Mykhailenko O, Lysiuk R, Hudz N, Balwierz R, Shulhai A, et al. Carotenoids for Antiaging: Nutraceutical, Pharmaceutical, and Cosmeceutical Applications. Pharmaceuticals. MDPI AG; 2025; 18:403 10.3390/ph18030403
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	 Recent Advances in Marine-Derived Bioactives Towards Cancer Therapy
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	 Tamzi NN, Rahman MM, Das S. Recent Advances in Marine-Derived Bioactives Towards Cancer Therapy. International Journal of Translational Medicine. MDPI AG; 2024; 4:740-781 10.3390/ijtm4040051
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	 Metabolite Profiling of Macroalgae: Biosynthesis and Beneficial Biological Properties of Active Compounds
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	 Carpena M, Pereira CSGP, Silva A, Barciela P, Jorge AOS, Perez-Vazquez A, et al. Metabolite Profiling of Macroalgae: Biosynthesis and Beneficial Biological Properties of Active Compounds. Marine Drugs. MDPI AG; 2024; 22:478 10.3390/md22100478
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	 Zn2+ enhanced the anti-breast cancer activity of fucoidan based nanoparticles by activating the cGAS-STING pathway
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	 Xue P, Wang Y, Wang X, Zhou S, Wu X, Long L, et al. Zn2+ enhanced the anti-breast cancer activity of fucoidan based nanoparticles by activating the cGAS-STING pathway. Chemical Engineering Journal. Elsevier BV; 2024;:156729 10.1016/j.cej.2024.156729
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	 Fucoidan‐Based Hydrogels in Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Applications
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	 Unnikrishnan Meenakshi D, Ganesan P, Joseph PS, Thekkila‐Veedu S, Pathayappurakkal Mohanan D, George AM, et al. Fucoidan‐Based Hydrogels in Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Applications. Biopolymers in Pharmaceutical and Food Applications. Wiley; 2024;:383-415 10.1002/9783527848133.ch19
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	 Recent biotechnological applications of value-added bioactive compounds from microalgae and seaweeds
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	 Eladl SN, Elnabawy AM, Eltanahy EG. Recent biotechnological applications of value-added bioactive compounds from microalgae and seaweeds. Botanical Studies. Springer Science and Business Media LLC; 2024; 65 10.1186/s40529-024-00434-y
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	 The Antitumour Mechanisms of Carotenoids: A Comprehensive Review
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	 Baeza-Morales A, Medina-García M, Martínez-Peinado P, Pascual-García S, Pujalte-Satorre C, López-Jaén AB, et al. The Antitumour Mechanisms of Carotenoids: A Comprehensive Review. Antioxidants. MDPI AG; 2024; 13:1060 10.3390/antiox13091060
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	 Marine anticancer drugs in modulating miRNAs and antioxidant signaling
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	 Chuang Y, Yen C, Tang J, Wu K, Chang F, Tsai Y, et al. Marine anticancer drugs in modulating miRNAs and antioxidant signaling. Chemico-Biological Interactions. Elsevier BV; 2024;:111142 10.1016/j.cbi.2024.111142
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	 Fucoidan extract from brown seaweed (Sargassum echinocarpum): molecular weight, elemental composition, selectivity and anticancer activity against breast cancer cells
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	 Yunianta Y, Laeliocattleya RA, Wulan SN, Risjani Y. Fucoidan extract from brown seaweed (Sargassum echinocarpum): molecular weight, elemental composition, selectivity and anticancer activity against breast cancer cells. Natural Product Research. Informa UK Limited; 2024;:1-9 10.1080/14786419.2024.2326978
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	 The Anticancer Effects of Marine Carotenoid Fucoxanthin through Phosphatidylinositol 3-Kinase (PI3K)-AKT Signaling on Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Cells
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	 Ahmed SA, Mendonca P, Messeha SS, Oriaku ET, Soliman KFA. The Anticancer Effects of Marine Carotenoid Fucoxanthin through Phosphatidylinositol 3-Kinase (PI3K)-AKT Signaling on Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Cells. Molecules. MDPI AG; 2023; 29:61 10.3390/molecules29010061
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	 Synergistic Effects of Carotenoids: Therapeutic Benefits on Human Health
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	 Islam F, Khan J, Zehravi M, Das R, Akiful Haque M, Banu A, et al. Synergistic Effects of Carotenoids: Therapeutic Benefits on Human Health. Process Biochemistry. Elsevier BV; 2023; 10.1016/j.procbio.2023.11.033
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	 Opportunities and challenges of fucoidan for tumors therapy
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	 Yu H, Zhang Q, Farooqi AA, Wang J, Yue Y, Geng L, et al. Opportunities and challenges of fucoidan for tumors therapy. Carbohydrate Polymers. Elsevier BV; 2023;:121555 10.1016/j.carbpol.2023.121555
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	 In silico molecular docking, molecular dynamics, ADMET analysis of fucoidan against receptor frizzled-8 and coreceptor LRP6 in Wnt/β-Catenin pathway and in vitro analysis of fucoidan extract from Sargassum echinocarpum as β-catenin inhibitor in breast cancer cell line (MCF-7)
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	 Laeliocattleya RA, Yunianta Y, Risjani Y, Wulan SN. In silico molecular docking, molecular dynamics, ADMET analysis of fucoidan against receptor frizzled-8 and coreceptor LRP6 in Wnt/β-Catenin pathway and in vitro analysis of fucoidan extract from Sargassum echinocarpum as β-catenin inhibitor in breast cancer cell line (MCF-7). Journal of Biomolecular Structure and Dynamics. Informa UK Limited; 2023;:1-16 10.1080/07391102.2023.2265488
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	 Advances in oligosaccharides production from brown seaweeds: extraction, characterization, antimetabolic syndrome, and other potential applications
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	 Krishna Perumal P, Huang C, Chen C, Anisha GS, Singhania RR, Dong C, et al. Advances in oligosaccharides production from brown seaweeds: extraction, characterization, antimetabolic syndrome, and other potential applications. Bioengineered. Informa UK Limited; 2023; 14 10.1080/21655979.2023.2252659
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	 Structure and Metabolically Oriented Efficacy of Fucoidan from Brown Alga Sargassum muticum in the Model of Colony Formation of Melanoma and Breast Cancer Cells
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	 Usoltseva RV, Zueva AO, Malyarenko OS, Anastyuk SD, Moiseenko OP, Isakov VV, et al. Structure and Metabolically Oriented Efficacy of Fucoidan from Brown Alga Sargassum muticum in the Model of Colony Formation of Melanoma and Breast Cancer Cells. Marine Drugs. MDPI AG; 2023; 21:486 10.3390/md21090486
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	 Fucoidan/chitosan layered PLGA nanoparticles with melatonin loading for inducing intestinal absorption and addressing triple-negative breast cancer progression
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	 Yen Y, Lee Y, Yu L, Li C, Shueng P, Chiu H, et al. Fucoidan/chitosan layered PLGA nanoparticles with melatonin loading for inducing intestinal absorption and addressing triple-negative breast cancer progression. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules. Elsevier BV; 2023; 250:126211 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.126211
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	 Novel Fucoidan Pharmaceutical Formulations and Their Potential Application in Oncology—A Review
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	 Zahariev N, Katsarov P, Lukova P, Pilicheva B. Novel Fucoidan Pharmaceutical Formulations and Their Potential Application in Oncology—A Review. Polymers. MDPI AG; 2023; 15:3242 10.3390/polym15153242
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	 Production of high- and low-molecular weight fucoidan fragments with defined sulfation patterns and heightened in vitro anticancer activity against TNBC cells using novel endo-fucanases of the GH107 family
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	 Zueva AO, Silchenko AS, Rasin AB, Malyarenko OS, Kusaykin MI, Kalinovsky AI, et al. Production of high- and low-molecular weight fucoidan fragments with defined sulfation patterns and heightened in vitro anticancer activity against TNBC cells using novel endo-fucanases of the GH107 family. Carbohydrate Polymers. Elsevier BV; 2023;:121128 10.1016/j.carbpol.2023.121128
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	 Therapeutic Potential of Polyphenols and Other Micronutrients of Marine Origin
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	 Pereira L, Cotas J. Therapeutic Potential of Polyphenols and Other Micronutrients of Marine Origin. Marine Drugs. MDPI AG; 2023; 21:323 10.3390/md21060323
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	 Marine Carotenoid Fucoxanthin as a Promising Anticancer Therapeutic Against Triple-Negative Breast Cancer (TNBC)
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	 Ahmed S, Mendonca P, Messeha SS, Soliman KF. Marine Carotenoid Fucoxanthin as a Promising Anticancer Therapeutic Against Triple-Negative Breast Cancer (TNBC). ASPET 2023 Annual Meeting Abstract - Drug Discovery and Development. American Society for Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics; 2023; 10.1124/jpet.122.176370
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	 Marine fucoidans: Structural, extraction, biological activities and their applications in the food industry
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	 Mensah EO, Kanwugu ON, Panda PK, Adadi P. Marine fucoidans: Structural, extraction, biological activities and their applications in the food industry. Food Hydrocolloids. Elsevier BV; 2023;:108784 10.1016/j.foodhyd.2023.108784
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	 An extensive review of marine pigments: sources, biotechnological applications, and sustainability
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	 Muñoz-Miranda LA, Iñiguez-Moreno M. An extensive review of marine pigments: sources, biotechnological applications, and sustainability. Aquatic Sciences. Springer Science and Business Media LLC; 2023; 85 10.1007/s00027-023-00966-8
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	 The Biochemistry and Effectiveness of Antioxidants in Food, Fruits, and Marine Algae
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	 Pruteanu LL, Bailey DS, Grădinaru AC, Jäntschi L. The Biochemistry and Effectiveness of Antioxidants in Food, Fruits, and Marine Algae. Antioxidants. MDPI AG; 2023; 12:860 10.3390/antiox12040860
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	 In vitro Anticancer potential of Laminarin and Fucoidan from Brown seaweeds
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	 Sanniyasi E, G RK, Damotharan R, A A, S M, S N, et al. In vitro Anticancer potential of Laminarin and Fucoidan from Brown seaweeds. Research Square Platform LLC; 2023; 10.21203/rs.3.rs-2444953/v1
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	 Abstract C021: Fucoxanthin anti-tumor effects on the proliferation, angiogenesis, apoptosis, and migration of triple-negative breast cancer cells
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	 Ahmed S, Mendonca P, Messeha S, Badisa R, Soliman KF. Abstract C021: Fucoxanthin anti-tumor effects on the proliferation, angiogenesis, apoptosis, and migration of triple-negative breast cancer cells. Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention. American Association for Cancer Research (AACR); 2023; 32:C021-C021 10.1158/1538-7755.disp22-c021
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	 A Review on Fucoidan Structure, Extraction Techniques, and Its Role as an Immunomodulatory Agent
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	 Jayawardena TU, Nagahawatta DP, Fernando IPS, Kim Y, Kim J, Kim W, et al. A Review on Fucoidan Structure, Extraction Techniques, and Its Role as an Immunomodulatory Agent. Marine Drugs. MDPI AG; 2022; 20:755 10.3390/md20120755
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	 Fucoxanthin: A Promising Phytochemical on Diverse Pharmacological Targets
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	 Mumu M, Das A, Emran TB, Mitra S, Islam F, Roy A, et al. Fucoxanthin: A Promising Phytochemical on Diverse Pharmacological Targets. Frontiers in Pharmacology. Frontiers Media SA; 2022; 13 10.3389/fphar.2022.929442
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	 Fucoxanthinol Promotes Apoptosis in MCF-7 and MDA-MB-231 Cells by Attenuating Laminins–Integrins Axis
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	 Yasuda A, Wagatsuma M, Murase W, Kubota A, Kojima H, Ohta T, et al. Fucoxanthinol Promotes Apoptosis in MCF-7 and MDA-MB-231 Cells by Attenuating Laminins–Integrins Axis. Onco. MDPI AG; 2022; 2:145-163 10.3390/onco2030010
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	 Fucoxanthinol Promotes Apoptosis in MCF-7 and MDA-MB-231 Cells by Attenuating Laminins–Integrins Axis
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	 Yasuda A, Wagatsuma M, Murase W, Kubota A, Kojima H, Ohta T, et al. Fucoxanthinol Promotes Apoptosis in MCF-7 and MDA-MB-231 Cells by Attenuating Laminins–Integrins Axis. Onco. MDPI AG; 2022; 2:145-163 10.3390/onco2030010
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	 Fucoxanthin Is a Potential Therapeutic Agent for the Treatment of Breast Cancer
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	 Lau T, Kwan H. Fucoxanthin Is a Potential Therapeutic Agent for the Treatment of Breast Cancer. Marine Drugs. MDPI AG; 2022; 20:370 10.3390/md20060370
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	 Tumor preventive properties of selected marine pigments against colon and breast cancer
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	 Manochkumar J, Doss CGP, Efferth T, Ramamoorthy S. Tumor preventive properties of selected marine pigments against colon and breast cancer. Algal Research. Elsevier BV; 2022; 61:102594 10.1016/j.algal.2021.102594
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	 Inhibition of fucoidan on breast cancer cells and potential enhancement of their sensitivity to chemotherapy by regulating autophagy
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	 Zhang N, Xue M, Wang Q, Liang H, Yang J, Pei Z, et al. Inhibition of fucoidan on breast cancer cells and potential enhancement of their sensitivity to chemotherapy by regulating autophagy. Phytotherapy Research. Wiley; 2021; 10.1002/ptr.7303
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	 The Therapeutic Potential of the Anticancer Activity of Fucoidan: Current Advances and Hurdles
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	 Jin J, Chauhan PS, Arukha AP, Chavda V, Dubey A, Yadav D. The Therapeutic Potential of the Anticancer Activity of Fucoidan: Current Advances and Hurdles. Marine Drugs. MDPI AG; 2021; 19:265 10.3390/md19050265
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	 Carotenoids in Cancer Metastasis—Status Quo and Outlook
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	 Koklesova L, Liskova A, Samec M, Zhai K, Abotaleb M, Ashrafizadeh M, et al. Carotenoids in Cancer Metastasis—Status Quo and Outlook. Biomolecules. MDPI AG; 2020; 10:1653 10.3390/biom10121653
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	 On a Beam of Light: Photoprotective Activities of the Marine Carotenoids Astaxanthin and Fucoxanthin in Suppression of Inflammation and Cancer
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	 Catanzaro E, Bishayee A, Fimognari C. On a Beam of Light: Photoprotective Activities of the Marine Carotenoids Astaxanthin and Fucoxanthin in Suppression of Inflammation and Cancer. Marine Drugs. MDPI AG; 2020; 18:544 10.3390/md18110544
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	 Fucoidan-Doxorubicin Nanoparticles Targeting P-Selectin for Effective Breast Cancer Therapy
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	 Jafari M, Sriram V, Xu Z, Harris GM, Lee J. Fucoidan-Doxorubicin Nanoparticles Targeting P-Selectin for Effective Breast Cancer Therapy. Carbohydrate Polymers. Elsevier BV; 2020; 249:116837 10.1016/j.carbpol.2020.116837
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	 The carotenoid fucoxanthin can sensitize multidrug resistant cancer cells to doxorubicin via induction of apoptosis, inhibition of multidrug resistance proteins and metabolic enzymes
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	 Eid SY, Althubiti MA, Abdallah ME, Wink M, El-Readi MZ. The carotenoid fucoxanthin can sensitize multidrug resistant cancer cells to doxorubicin via induction of apoptosis, inhibition of multidrug resistance proteins and metabolic enzymes. Phytomedicine. Elsevier BV; 2020; 77:153280 10.1016/j.phymed.2020.153280
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	 A review on fucoidan antitumor strategies: From a biological active agent to a structural component of fucoidan-based systems
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	 Oliveira C, Neves NM, Reis RL, Martins A, Silva TH. A review on fucoidan antitumor strategies: From a biological active agent to a structural component of fucoidan-based systems. Carbohydrate Polymers. Elsevier BV; 2020; 239:116131 10.1016/j.carbpol.2020.116131
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	 Fucoidan from Laminaria japonica exerts antitumor effects on angiogenesis and micrometastasis in triple-negative breast cancer cells
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	 Hsu W, Lin M, Kuo T, Chou C, Mi F, Cheng C, et al. Fucoidan from Laminaria japonica exerts antitumor effects on angiogenesis and micrometastasis in triple-negative breast cancer cells. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules. Elsevier BV; 2020; 149:600-608 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2020.01.256
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	 “Fucoidan, a natural biopolymer in cancer combating: From edible algae to nanocarrier tailoring”
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	 Etman SM, Elnaggar YS, Abdallah OY. “Fucoidan, a natural biopolymer in cancer combating: From edible algae to nanocarrier tailoring”. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules. Elsevier BV; 2020; 147:799-808 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2019.11.191
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	 Fucoidan Promotes Apoptosis and Inhibits EMT of Breast Cancer Cells
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	 He X, Xue M, Jiang S, Li W, Yu J, Xiang S. Fucoidan Promotes Apoptosis and Inhibits EMT of Breast Cancer Cells. Biological and Pharmaceutical Bulletin. Pharmaceutical Society of Japan; 2019; 42:442-447 10.1248/bpb.b18-00777
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	 Improved chemotherapy against breast cancer through immunotherapeutic activity of fucoidan decorated electrostatically assembled nanoparticles bearing doxorubicin
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	 Pawar VK, Singh Y, Sharma K, Shrivastav A, Sharma A, Singh A, et al. Improved chemotherapy against breast cancer through immunotherapeutic activity of fucoidan decorated electrostatically assembled nanoparticles bearing doxorubicin. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules. Elsevier BV; 2019; 122:1100-1114 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2018.09.059
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	 The effect of fucoidan on intestinal flora and intestinal barrier function in rats with breast cancer
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	 Xue M, Ji X, Liang H, Liu Y, Wang B, Sun L, et al. The effect of fucoidan on intestinal flora and intestinal barrier function in rats with breast cancer. Food & Function. Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC); 2018; 9:1214-1223 10.1039/c7fo01677h
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	 Cytotoxicity of Fucoidan from Three Tropical Brown Algae Against Breast and Colon Cancer Cell Lines
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	 Isnansetyo A, Laili Lutfia FN, Nursid M, T T, Susidarti RA. Cytotoxicity of Fucoidan from Three Tropical Brown Algae Against Breast and Colon Cancer Cell Lines. Pharmacognosy Journal. EManuscript Services; 2016; 9:14-20 10.5530/pj.2017.1.3
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	 Brown Seaweed Fucoidan Inhibits Cancer Progression by Dual Regulation of mir-29c/ADAM12 and miR-17-5p/PTEN Axes in Human Breast Cancer Cells
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	 Wu S, Yan M, Wu AT, Yuan KS, Liu SH. Brown Seaweed Fucoidan Inhibits Cancer Progression by Dual Regulation of mir-29c/ADAM12 and miR-17-5p/PTEN Axes in Human Breast Cancer Cells. Journal of Cancer. Ivyspring International Publisher; 2016; 7:2408-2419 10.7150/jca.15703
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	 Lipids, Fatty Acids, and Fucoxanthin Content from Temperate and Tropical Brown Seaweeds
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	 Susanto E, Fahmi AS, Abe M, Hosokawa M, Miyashita K. Lipids, Fatty Acids, and Fucoxanthin Content from Temperate and Tropical Brown Seaweeds. Aquatic Procedia. Elsevier BV; 2016; 7:66-75 10.1016/j.aqpro.2016.07.009
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	 Fucoidan Induces Cancer Cell Apoptosis by Modulating the Endoplasmic Reticulum Stress Cascades
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	 Chen S, Zhao Y, Zhang Y, Zhang D. Fucoidan Induces Cancer Cell Apoptosis by Modulating the Endoplasmic Reticulum Stress Cascades. PLoS ONE. Public Library of Science (PLoS); 2014; 9:e108157 10.1371/journal.pone.0108157
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	 Fucoidan extract enhances the anti-cancer activity of chemotherapeutic agents in breast cancer cells
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	 Shirahata S, Zhang Z, Yoshida T, Eto H, Teruya K. Fucoidan extract enhances the anti-cancer activity of chemotherapeutic agents in breast cancer cells. BMC Proceedings. Springer Science and Business Media LLC; 2013; 7 10.1186/1753-6561-7-s6-p70
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	 Brown seaweed fucoidan: Biological activity and apoptosis, growth signaling mechanism in cancer
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	 Senthilkumar K, Manivasagan P, Venkatesan J, Kim S. Brown seaweed fucoidan: Biological activity and apoptosis, growth signaling mechanism in cancer. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules. Elsevier BV; 2013; 60:366-374 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2013.06.030
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	 The fucoidans from brown algae of Far-Eastern seas: Anti-tumor activity and structure–function relationship
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	 Vishchuk OS, Ermakova SP, Zvyagintseva TN. The fucoidans from brown algae of Far-Eastern seas: Anti-tumor activity and structure–function relationship. Food Chemistry. Elsevier BV; 2013; 141:1211-1217 10.1016/j.foodchem.2013.03.065
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	 Anticancer Properties and Mechanisms of Fucoidan on Mouse Breast Cancer In Vitro and In Vivo
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	 Xue M, Ge Y, Zhang J, Wang Q, Hou L, Liu Y, et al. Anticancer Properties and Mechanisms of Fucoidan on Mouse Breast Cancer In Vitro and In Vivo. PLoS ONE. Public Library of Science (PLoS); 2012; 7:e43483 10.1371/journal.pone.0043483
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	 Cytoprotective effects of fucoidan, an algae-derived polysaccharide on 5-fluorouracil-treated dendritic cells
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	 Jeong B, Ko E, Joo H. Cytoprotective effects of fucoidan, an algae-derived polysaccharide on 5-fluorouracil-treated dendritic cells. Food and Chemical Toxicology. Elsevier BV; 2012; 50:1480-1484 10.1016/j.fct.2012.01.034
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	 Fucoidan Extract Induces Apoptosis in MCF-7 Cells via a Mechanism Involving the ROS-Dependent JNK Activation and Mitochondria-Mediated Pathways
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	 Zhang Z, Teruya K, Eto H, Shirahata S. Fucoidan Extract Induces Apoptosis in MCF-7 Cells via a Mechanism Involving the ROS-Dependent JNK Activation and Mitochondria-Mediated Pathways. PLoS ONE. Public Library of Science (PLoS); 2011; 6:e27441 10.1371/journal.pone.0027441
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	 Fucoidan Induces Apoptosis through Activation of Caspase-8 on Human Breast Cancer MCF-7 Cells
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	 Yamasaki-Miyamoto Y, Yamasaki M, Tachibana H, Yamada K. Fucoidan Induces Apoptosis through Activation of Caspase-8 on Human Breast Cancer MCF-7 Cells. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. American Chemical Society (ACS); 2009; 57:8677-8682 10.1021/jf9010406
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	 Fucoidan from Laminaria cichorioides inhibits AP-1 transactivation and cell transformation in the mouse epidermal JB6 cells
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	 Lee NY, Ermakova SP, Choi H, Kusaykin MI, Shevchenko NM, Zvyagintseva TN, et al. Fucoidan from Laminaria cichorioides inhibits AP-1 transactivation and cell transformation in the mouse epidermal JB6 cells. Molecular Carcinogenesis. Wiley; 2008; 47:629-637 10.1002/mc.20428