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Mendes M, Cotas J, Gutierrez I, Goncalves A, Critchley A, Hinaloc L, et al.
Mar Drugs . 2024 Nov; 22(11). PMID: 39590771
Carrageenans are valuable marine polysaccharides derived from specific species of red seaweed (Rhodophyta) widely used as thickening and stabilizing agents across various industries. , predominantly cultivated in tropical countries, is...
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Mendes M, Cotas J, Pacheco D, Ihle K, Hillinger A, Cascais M, et al.
Mar Drugs . 2024 Oct; 22(10). PMID: 39452840
Seaweed polysaccharides are versatile both in their functions in seaweed physiology and in their practical applications in society. However, their content and quality vary greatly. This review discusses the main...
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Pereira L, Cotas J, Goncalves A
Nutrients . 2024 Apr; 16(8). PMID: 38674814
This review delves into the burgeoning field of seaweed proteins as promising alternative sources of protein. With global demand escalating and concerns over traditional protein sources' sustainability and ethics, seaweed...
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Cotas J, Lomartire S, Pereira L, Valado A, Marques J, Goncalves A
Mar Drugs . 2024 Apr; 22(4). PMID: 38667785
Diabetes mellitus is a chronic metabolic condition marked by high blood glucose levels caused by inadequate insulin synthesis or poor insulin use. This condition affects millions of individuals worldwide and...
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Cotas J, Lomartire S, Goncalves A, Pereira L
Int J Mol Sci . 2024 Jan; 25(2). PMID: 38255871
Seaweed, a miscellaneous group of marine algae, has long been recognized for its rich nutritional composition and bioactive compounds, being considered nutraceutical ingredient. This revision delves into the promising role...
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Tavares J, Cotas J, Valado A, Pereira L
Mar Drugs . 2023 Nov; 21(11). PMID: 37999402
Diseases such as obesity; cardiovascular diseases such as high blood pressure, myocardial infarction and stroke; digestive diseases such as celiac disease; certain types of cancer and osteoporosis are related to...
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Moreira-Leite B, Antunes R, Cotas J, Martins N, Costa N, Noronha J, et al.
Foods . 2023 Jul; 12(14). PMID: 37509828
Conventional conservation techniques such as drying, salting or freezing do not allow for preserving the original characteristics of seaweeds. The present work aims to study the impact of minimal processing,...
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Pereira L, Cotas J
Mar Drugs . 2023 Jun; 21(6). PMID: 37367648
Polyphenols are compounds found in various plants and foods, known for their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Recently, researchers have been exploring the therapeutic potential of marine polyphenols and other minor...
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Abo-Shady A, Gheda S, Ismail G, Cotas J, Pereira L, Abdel-Karim O
Life (Basel) . 2023 Feb; 13(2). PMID: 36836817
Currently, algae arouse a growing interest in the pharmaceutical and cosmetic area due to the fact that they have a great diversity of bioactive compounds with the potential for pharmacological...
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Hafez M, Rashedy S, Abdelmotilib N, El-Hassayeb H, Cotas J, Pereira L
Mar Drugs . 2022 Dec; 20(12). PMID: 36547932
With respect to the potential natural resources in the marine environment, marine macroalgae or seaweeds are recognized to have health impacts. Two marine algae that are found in the Red...