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. 2022 Dec 13;27(24):8852. doi: 10.3390/molecules27248852

Table 1.

Examples of metabolites extracted from algae and their health-promoting effects.

Metabolite. Genera/Species Effects on Health References
Gallic acid Spirogyra sp. Protects against UVB-induced oxidative stress and apoptosis. Vasorelaxant activity, protects against hypertension. [42,43]
Phenolic extracts (Pyrogallol) Spirulina platensis Antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, hepatoprotective activities [45]
Phytoene Dunaliella salina Anti-inflammatory activity, Inhibition of AGE accumulation, anti-aging effect [79]
β-carotene Dunaliella salina Antiproliferative activity (cancer) [82]
Lutein Chlorella ellipsoidea Prevention and treatment of type-2 diabetes [62]
Astaxanthin Haematococcus pluvialis Antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-apoptotic activities [81]
Zeaxanthin Chlorella ellipsoidea Prevention and treatment of type-2 diabetes, protection from cardiac disfunction [62]
Fucoxanthin Undaria pinnatifida (brown alga), Codium fragile, Phaeodactylum tricornutum, Cyclotella cryptica Anti-angiogenic activity, Inhibition of AGE accumulation [77,78]
Siphonoxanthin Undaria pinnatifida (brown alga), Codium fragile Anti-angiogenic activity [77,86]