• Microbiology and Biotechnology Letters
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• v.39 no.3
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• pp.189-199
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• 2011

Recently seaweed polysaccharides have been extensively studied due to their various biological functions including antitumor, antiviral, anticoagulant, and anti-inflammatory activities. Although seaweed polysaccharides are known to possess numerous beneficial properties, their industrial applications have been limited due to the low inclusion efficiency and high cost of manufacturing involved in chemical hydrolysis. In addition, the smell of seaweed has been a limiting factor in its application in the food and cosmetic industries. Therefore, novel hydrolysis methods and the deodorization of seaweed are required if the extensive application of seaweed polysaccharides is to be seen. A number of studies have examined various seaweed polysaccharide-degrading enzymes, which have been isolated from marine microorganisms, and enzymatic hydrolysis processes have been investigated for the improvement of production yields and the bioefficacy of seaweed polysaccharides. This review is a synopsis on the properties of seaweed polysaccharides-degrading enzymes from marine microorganisms and their industrial applications. The review reveals the pressing need for more concentrated research on the development of new biological materials from seaweed.

• The Journal of the Convergence on Culture Technology
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• v.4 no.2
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• pp.161-169
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• 2018

This study aimed to evaluate seaweed polysaccharide extracts as a cosmetic material. To assess anti-microbial efficacy, Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) was treated with seaweed polysaccharide extracts and zones of inhibition were measured. In addition, the anti-inflammatory effect was confirmed in RAW 264.7cells, and seaweed polysaccharide extracts was applied to the dorsal skin of Sprague-Dawley (SD) rats to evaluate single-dose toxicity. As a results, seaweed polysaccharide extracts did not exhibit cytotoxicity at concentrations up to $1,000{\mu}g/mL$ in skin fibroblasts. Furthermore, when S. aureus was treated with 1% seaweed polysaccharide extracts, clear zones of $1.52{\pm}0.34cm$ formed, confirming sufficient anti-microbial activity. When RAW 264.7 cells were treated with seaweed polysaccharide extracts extract, nitric oxide (NO) production decreased in a concentration-dependent manner and the production of inflammation-related cytokines, such as interleukin 1 beta ($IL1{\beta}$), tumor necrosis factor alpha ($TNF{\alpha}$), and prostaglandin E2(PGE2), decreased. When seaweed polysaccharide extracts extract was applied at various concentrations to rats, symptoms did not change for more than 14 d, and there was no change in body or organ weights. In conclusion we found that seaweed polysaccharide extracts is not cytotoxic and has anti-microbial and anti-inflammatory effects. Therefore, it is suitable for use as a cosmetic material.

• Proceedings of the Korean Society of Fisheries Technology Conference
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• 2001.10a
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• pp.115-116
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• 2001

해조류는 우리나라의 경우 예로부터 식용으로 널리 이용되어 왔으나 대부분 채취된 그대로 섭취하거나 건조나 염장과 같은 단순가공에 머무르고 있다. 최근 해조류에 여러 가지 생리활성물질이 존재한다는 것이 알려지면서(Fujimoto et al., 1985; 조 등, 1995), 해조류 연구에 있어서 종래의 해조다당류가 갖는 물리ㆍ화학적 연구(김과 밖 1984)에서 벗어나 해조류의 부가가치를 향상시키고 해조류 소비촉진을 위한 새로운 가공기술에 대한 연구가 진행되고 있다. (중략)

• Proceedings of the Korean Society of Fisheries Technology Conference
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• 2002.10a
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• pp.96-97
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• 2002

해조류의 가공은 대부분 건조나 염장과 같은 단순가공에 머무르고 있으나 최근에 해조류에 여러 가지 생리활성물질이 존재한다는 것이 알려지면서 (Fujimot et al., 1985: 조 등 1995), 해조류의 새로운 촉진을 위한 가공형태에 대한 관심이 증대되고 있다. 이러한 연구의 일환으로 해조 다당류의 겔화를 통한 면류의 개발이 진행되어 왔으며, 현재 산업화가 되어 있다. (중략)

• The Journal of the Korea Contents Association
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• v.16 no.7
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• pp.465-475
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• 2016

The incidence of inflammatory bowel disease(IBD) has increased continuously in worldwide, but no cure have been discovered. The etiology of IBD may include various factors such as genetics, epigenetic, environment as well as host immune system. Among the environmental factors of IBD, diet heavily influences gut health, especially non-digestible dietary fiber can have a great impact on selective growth of beneficial gut microbiota called probiotics. Seaweeds have been consumed in Asia countries and are a rich source for dietary fiber. Accumulated data have suggested the possibility of utilizing seaweed derived oligosaccharides as prebiotics to prevent IBD and its recurrence. In this review, seaweed derived oligosaccharides such as fucoidan and laminarin regarding gut health and potential therapeutic tools for IBD will be discussed based on studies conducted in vitro and in vivo models.

• Journal of the Korean Society of Food Science and Nutrition
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• v.39 no.7
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• pp.1073-1077
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• 2010

This study was aimed to evaluate the estimated availabilities and contents of major minerals (Ca, P, and Mg) in seven different seaweeds using the neutral detergent fiber (NDF) which could bind minerals. The estimated availability was calculated by subtracting the NDF-bound major mineral contents from the total major mineral contents of seaweeds. Average estimated availability of Ca, P, and Mg contents of seven seaweeds were 96.31, 73.24, and 96.79%, respectively. These results may suggest that seaweeds could be one of the good sources of major minerals for human nutrition because of their high average estimated availabilities of Ca, P, and Mg.

• Bulletin of Food Technology
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• v.8 no.1
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• pp.3-14
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• 1995

해조는 예로부터 특히 우리나라와 일본인들에 의해 임산부의 영양원, 조미소스, 미네랄, 식이섬유의 공급원으로서 애용되어 왔으며 최근에는 이들 해조성분이 가지는 생체유지기능에 관해서 점차 관심이 고조되면서 비식용해조를 포함한 다종의 해조내에 존재하고 있는 각종 기능성 물질에 대한 연구가 다각도로 진행되고 있다. 지금까지 해조에서 발견된 주요기능성 물질은 지방산 관련 화합물, 페놀류, terpenoid, 다당류, 아미노산류등이며 이들은 항균성, 항 바이러스성, 항종양활성, 항혈액응고성, 혈압조절등에 관여하는 것으로 알려지고 있다. 따라서 해조류는 고차기능을 가지는 식품으로서의 가치뿐 아니라 향후 의약품의 원료로서도 귀중한 자원이 될 것으로 기대된다. 본고에서는 이상 해조가 가지는 화학적 특성과 다종의 해조내에 존재하는 각종 생리활성물질에 대하여 지금까지 연구된 내용을 소개하고자 한다.

• Journal of Nutrition and Health
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• v.10 no.1
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• pp.18-21
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• 1977

Effects of alginate and tangle on the suppression of intestinal absorption of heavy metals were tested by albino rats. The absorption of cadmium was suppressed by adding 5% or 10% alginate to the diets contaminated with 5 ppm cadmium, but not by 1% a1ginate or 10% tangle (p<0.05).

• Journal of the Korean Applied Science and Technology
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• v.32 no.4
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• pp.685-693
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• 2015

In this study, we found that it is necessary to use the relatively new resource from seaweed extracts to extract and process pulp and create a local brand that can contribute to the local fishermen, development of new bio material, establishment of natural infrastructure, and acquisition of foreign investment. This study's seaweed pulp separation process is very overwhelming as seaweed is a compound of glycoside and polysaccharide. Nevertheless, we intend to develop a purification process and introduce applied technology to explore a new applied technology of pulp process. Once this technology is fully developed and mass produced, it would contribute to greater exports and increasing income level for the local fishermen. The ultimate goal of this study is to gather technical data from the first and second years of application, apply seaweed pulp to increase bio effect, and develop new functional bio-plastic packaging material, raw material, and samples with special characteristics of high molecules.

• Korean Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences
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• v.28 no.3
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• pp.270-278
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• 1995

This report described on the soluble, insoluble, and total dietary fiber level depending on the harvesting seasons and habitats in 9 species of marine algae. Total dietary fiber contents were comprised $25.4-38.1\%$ (dry basis) in green laver and $35.4-43.8\%$in sea staghorn of green algae, $34.2-48.8\%$ in sea mustard, $37.5-47.8\%$ in seaweed fusiforme, $42.9-71.3\%$ in gulf weed, and $37.1-45.1\%$ in sea tangle of brown algae, and $31.3-40.5\%$ in laver, $51.5-60.4\%$ in seaweed dilatata, and $57.1-65.8\%$ in seaweed furcata of red algae. Relatively high levels of both soluble and insoluble dietary fibers were found in seaweed furcata and gulf weed. The ratio of soluble dietary fiber to total dietary fiber was the highest in green laver $(43.7-64.8\%)$, sea mustard $(17.5-31.3\%)$, and seaweed furcata $(44.7-63.2\%)$ in their respective groups. The highest level of algal polysaccharides was confirmed to be an alkali-soluble alginic acid $(9.0-15.1\%)$ in whole brown algae, porphyran$(5.8\%)$ in laver, agar $(20.0\%)$ in seaweed furcata, and carrageenan $(23.8\%)$ in seaweed dilatata of red algae.