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GlossaryBrown Algae

group of marine plants with brown pigment fucoxanthin

Brown algae, also known as Phaeophyceae, are a group of marine plants that include species like kelp and seaweed. They are characterized by their brownish color, which comes from the pigment fucoxanthin, and play a crucial role in marine ecosystems by providing habitat and food for various marine organisms.

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research Polysaccharides from the Sargassum and Brown Algae Genus: Extraction, Purification, and Their Potential Therapeutic Applications

2 citations, June 2023 in “Plants”

Sugars from Sargassum and brown algae may have health benefits like fighting viruses and helping with wound healing, but there are challenges in using them.

research 7-Phloroeckol Promotes Hair Growth on Human Follicles In Vitro

17 citations, May 2014 in “Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's Archives of Pharmacology”

7-Phloroeckol from brown algae may help hair grow.

Diphlorethohydroxycarmalol, Isolated from Ishige Okamurae, Increases Prostaglandin E2 through the Expression of Cyclooxygenase-1 and -2 in HaCaT Human Keratinocytes

research Diphlorethohydroxycarmalol, Isolated from Ishige Okamurae, Increases Prostaglandin E2 through the Expression of Cyclooxygenase-1 and -2 in HaCaT Human Keratinocytes

9 citations, November 2012 in “Biomolecules & therapeutics”

A compound from brown algae boosts the production of a certain inflammatory substance in skin cells.

research The Promoting Effect of Ishige Sinicola on Hair Growth

26 citations, May 2013 in “Marine Drugs”

Ishige sinicola, a type of seaweed, may help hair grow by blocking a hair loss-related enzyme and boosting important cell growth.

research Ecklonia Cava Promotes Hair Growth

22 citations, November 2013 in “Clinical and experimental dermatology (Print)”

Ecklonia cava, a type of seaweed, may help hair grow.

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