Conclusion

     Through this blog it was achieved the main objective of sharing articles and updates that relate in some way with pharmacology. The main purpose was to show the importance of this field and important applications that flow from it in our daily lives. This was achieved using technology as the primary medium, because without technology none of this would be possible. Today we live in a world where it is crucial to go in search of solutions to our illnesses and any other problems. We live in a society that keeps going and evolves through the changes that occur in all aspects, seeking to improve the quality of life of human beings.

     It is regrettable that many diseases remain today without treatment, with much pain and other severe effects that can cause death in many cases. As science has evolved looking to improve, scientists have committed errors which we regret today, like the emergence of new diseases as a result of malpractice. This is why we must focus on doing things right and handle any type of material we are using (drugs, chemicals, technology devices ...) with due caution and taking the required safety measures. This is essential for our life, being that a malpractice can put our lifes and others in danger. 

       I hope your navigation through my blog has served you as a news media to the uplift of some current developments and to reflect about the care that we must take when managing medication, whether we ingest them or work with them appropriately.

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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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Drug treatment to reduce obesity

     Researchers at the National Cancer Research Centre (CNIO) have shown that partial pharmacological inhibition of PI3K enzyme reduces body weight and physiological manifestations of metabolic syndrome, particulary in diabetes and hepatic steatosis (fatty liver). This experiment was conducted with obese mice and monkeys, which showed no side effects or toxicity. The PI3K enzyme is responsible for achieving balance in the production of cellular and biochemical components of cell nutrients spending. The enzime favors and induces cell division and growth and ultimately can  cause cancer. That is why many cancer researchers have worked with the intention of finding a drug that inhibits this enzyme to find a treatment for cancer.

     To test the effect of this enzyme the researchers administered small samples of inhibitor  CNIO-PI3ki to obese mice over a period of five months. After two months, the mice had lost 20% of their body mass. Afterwards their weight remained stable, following a high-fat diet. Another effect was the improvement of physiological symptoms and hepatic steatosis. Elena Lopez, from CNIO, explains that steady weight loss is very dangerous in obesity cases, so it is expected to achieve an alteration in the balance between undertaking and spending of nutrient, favoring the spending of energy. 

     If through more research, they are able to find a way to alter the balance of nutrients encouraging spending, it will be of great help to the obesity problem which most of the Americans face. This problem is due to several factors, one being genetic heritage. It is often difficult to work with and achieve a decrease in obesity because the body needs to store nutrients. That is why this treatment would be of great impact, because there are many people who will benefit from it. Furthermore, not only obesity reduces, this will reduce diabetes. This is a disease that just like obesity, affects a large portion of the American population. It is caused when the body can not regulate sugar levels in the blood, which is treated with a strict and rigid diet. There are three types of diabetes: diabetes type I, diabetes type II and gestational diabetes, which have very harmful effects on the health of the individual. Type I diabetes can not be prevented, however, type II diabetes can be prevented or delayed if you have a healthy diet and active lifestyle.
    For the previously mentioned reasons and many others, we hope we can find an efficient treatment for reducing obesity among the population. Like diabetes there are many more diseases that are caused by obesity. Meanwhile we should promote the correct nutrition in the busy lifestyle of people, since  malnutrition has a big effect due to the time factor.

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