A Phytochemical Analysis and the Pharmacological Implications of the Seagrass Halodule uninervis : An Overview

Seagrasses are marine angiosperms that inhabit tropical and subtropical regions around the world. They play a vital role in marine biodiversity and the ecosystem by providing habitats and food for several marine organisms, stabilizing sediments, and improving water quality. from the family has been...

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Published in:Pharmaceuticals (Basel, Switzerland) Switzerland), 2024-07, Vol.17 (8), p.993
Main Authors: Wehbe, Nadine, Bechelany, Mikhael, Badran, Adnan, Al-Sawalmih, Ali, Mesmar, Joelle Edward, Baydoun, Elias
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
antioxidant
Antioxidants
bioactive metabolites
Cancer
Chemical Sciences
Coasts
FDA approval
Habitats
Halodule uninervis
herbal medicine
Leaves
marine ecosystem
Material chemistry
Metabolites
Phytochemicals
Review
Salinity
seagrass
Sediments
Taxonomy
Tropical diseases
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Summary:Seagrasses are marine angiosperms that inhabit tropical and subtropical regions around the world. They play a vital role in marine biodiversity and the ecosystem by providing habitats and food for several marine organisms, stabilizing sediments, and improving water quality. from the family has been used in traditional folk medicine for the treatment of many ailments. Additionally, several identified bioactive metabolites have been shown to contribute to its pharmacological activities, including anticancer, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant. As such, could contribute to the development of novel drugs for various diseases. This review aims to compile the phytochemical composition and pharmacological activities of . Furthermore, details about its botanical characteristics and ecological significance are also discussed. By providing valuable insights into the role of in both the marine ecosystem and biomedicine, this review helps to highlight its potential as a therapeutic agent for future drug discovery and development.
ISSN:1424-8247
1424-8247
DOI:10.3390/ph17080993