Description
Fucoidan from Lessonia nigrescens 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 Lessonia nigrescens can be used in pharmaceuticals and nutraceuticals research due to its potential anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antiviral, and anti-cancer properties, supporting health and wellness.