Open AccessBeneficial potency of algae-based polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) for cancer therapy
Author(s) -
Dwiyantari Widyaningrum
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
iop conference series. earth and environmental science
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.179
H-Index - 26
eISSN - 1755-1307
pISSN - 1755-1315
DOI - 10.1088/1755-1315/426/1/012175
Subject(s) - polyunsaturated fatty acid , algae , chlorophyta , biology , cancer , biochemistry , fucoxanthin , chemistry , botany , fatty acid , genetics
Algae species is a promising sustainable source of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) in the marine ecosystem. The composition of the essential fatty acids is varied between the algae species. Most of the algal species are rich in EPA except for Chlorophyta and Heterokontophyta that are rich in DHA. The dietary intake of PUFAs, such as EPA and DHA, could prevent the inflammation by limiting the biosynthesis of pro-inflammatory mediator associated with cancer development. This review highlights the importance and function of algae-based PUFAs as the inflammatory inhibitor furthermore as a potential pharmaceutical for cancer therapy.