Acronym NA
Category
Marine Biotechnology
Title Functional polysaccharides from seaweeds Programme Nat. Programme (supported by ESIF)
Instrument (FP6)
Contact Type (FP7)
Strand (Interreg)
NA
Theme (FP7)
Activity Area (FP6)
Regional Area (Interreg)
Action (COST)
NA
Specific Programme (FP7)
NA
Funding source National-European Coordinator Rando Tuvikene Coordinator email rando.tuvikene@tlu.ee
Coordinator institution
TLU - Tallinn University (Estonia)
Institutions involved
NA
Start year 2017 End year 2020 Funding (€) € 182,400 Website https://www.etis.ee/Portal/Projects/Display/dc2d8b3f-21ab-494d-b06e-ff3412916eeb Summary The structure-property relations of different seaweed polysaccharides were studied. It was found that certain structural features lead to a significant increase in the biological activities of these substances. Among other things, it was clarified, that sulphur-rich saccharides have the ability to inhibit blood clotting processes, whereas low sulphur content in these molecules enhances the protein reactivity of such substances. The decrease in the molecular weight of the saccharide led to a weakening of the functionalities described above, whereas at the same time, increased the antioxidant properties. The research sought to further enhance the functionality of algal saccharides. For this, methods based on chemical modification processes and enzyme technology were developed and optimized. It is particularly valuable that the results of the project allow for a reliable comparison of the functional properties of different algal saccharides. This allows the substances with the most suitable composition to be selected for specific applications. The results of the project give the basis for better utilization of the compounds found in algae and for finding novel uses for them. This includes applications in the food industry, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals and medicine fields. Finding new applications will increase the use potential of many currently low-value algal species. This could have a positive impact on the regional economy in coastal areas where these seaweeds are normally collected. The use of new functional components in products makes it possible to increase their efficiency and thus contributes to general well-being.
Keywords
Bioprospecting;
Human health;
Bioactive compounds;
Marine Region
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Not associated to marine areas
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