Description
Fucoidan from Alaria is a fucan sulphate that has been demonstrated to have anticoagulant action. Although galactose exists, the primary elements of fucoidan are α-1,4 and α-1,2 linked L-fucose sulphates, and there are various variants of the fundamental structure found in different species of Phaeophyta.
Applications
Fucoidan from Alaria, which is type of brown seaweed, can be used in the development of bioactive supplements and pharmaceuticals due to its potential anticoagulant, antiviral, and anti-inflammatory properties, contributing to human health.
