Lectins from marine macroalgae and their pharmacological potential

Lectins from marine macroalgae and their pharmacological potential

A brief history, followed by isolation methods, structural characteristics, ligand groups and their bioactivities

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Algae are the most diverse organisms in the world, autotrophic beings that range from unicellular organisms to macroscopic organisms. Algae have been exploited and used by industry, mainly for cosmetic, food, pharmaceutical, biotechnological and textile applications. These organisms are considered a source of biopolymers and bioactives, such as polysaccharides, phenolic compounds, lipids, pigments and proteins. Lectins represent a class of proteins that have the ability to recognize carbohydrates, without showing catalytic activity. Macroalgae lectins have a low molecular weight, making them l...