Extraction, Isolation, Characterization, and Biological Activity of Sulfated Polysaccharides Present in Ascidian Viscera Microcosmus Exasperatus

    October 2023 in “ Pharmaceuticals ”
    Ananda de Araujo Bento, Marianna Cardoso Maciel, Francisco Felipe Bezerra … Mariana P. Stelling
    Studysummary In this study, researchers investigated GAGs from the marine invertebrate Microcosmus exasperatus, finding that its polysaccharides possess antitumoral properties without affecting anticoagulant activity. The unique composition shows potential for cancer treatment when combined with existing therapies in future studies.
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