Anti-inflammatory properties of compounds of microalgae

Seaweeds

     It is common that our body becomes inflamed due to an infection, this being a reddish stain which causes pain when touched. This inflammation is caused by increased blood in the affected area, which may be caused by internal or external factors. According to Robert Menendez in the article Seaweeds as source of new anti-inflammatory agents, "Inflammation is a necessary process by which the body rejects several harmful stimuli. Unfortunately, in some circumstances inflammation markedly persists without attaining its foremost objective and then inflammatory cells and mediators inundate organ systems. In consequence, inflammation is transformed in a pathological process that damages normal host cells contributing to a development of several diseases. Under these circumstances, the use of anti-inflammatory drugs is recommended to ameliorate this injurious process. ". To alleviate the inflammation, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory and steroides are used, but its harmful effects have opened the doors to other anti-inflammatory methods. Within that, it was found the efficient response of microalgae as an antiinflammatory agent.

Cultivation of Microalgae 

     Microalgae are microscopic photosynthetic organisms (2-200μ). They have a wide application in the energy, food and pharmaceutical industry. An important property is that they are able to reduce or eliminate inflammation. There are several types of algae: red, brown, green, yellow, blue green and brown. The anti-inflammatory properties of seaweed varies with the components of each classification of algae. For example, the marine red algae has components that are able to reduce inflammation in the brain cortex and obstruct the damaging effects of inflammation in the brain. The group has evaluated FARMOLAP compounds isolated from microalgae to confirm the anti-inflammatory responses in tested models. These compounds have demonstrated an ability to prevent diseases like cancer caused by inflammatory processes in the gut or skin. The use of these compounds has been patented by the University of Seville, the ITC and the BTM company. It is expected to rise this patent pharmaceutical development in preventing colon cancer or skin, or to prevent relapse.

Microalgae

     This news shows the progress pharmacology can have if the effect of the components of microalgae in cancer prevention as shown. The prevention and cure of cancer is one of the most expected treatments to be found around the world.

    In this video you will see some species of algae and the cultivation of them. 

Video retrieved from:  CNR National Research Institute and ISE- Institute of Ecosystem Study.

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http://www.agenciasinc.es/Noticias/Encuentran-propiedades-antiinflamatorias-en-compuestos-de-microalgas
http://whatwhyguide.com/salud/medicina-alternativa/propiedades-antiinflamatorias-de-algas.php
http://ama.redciencia.cu/articulos/19.06.pdf
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