Wehbe Nadine, Bechelany Mikhael, Badran Adnan, Al-Sawalmih Ali, Mesmar Joelle Edward, Baydoun Elias
Department of Biology, Faculty of Arts and Sciences, American University of Beirut, Riad El Solh, Beirut 1107 2020, Lebanon.
Institut Européen des Membranes-IEM (UMR 5635), University Montpellier, CNRS, ENSCM, 34095 Montpellier, France.
Pharmaceuticals (Basel). 2024 Jul 27;17(8):993. doi: 10.3390/ph17080993.
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.
海草是生活在世界各地热带和亚热带地区的海洋被子植物。它们通过为多种海洋生物提供栖息地和食物、稳定沉积物以及改善水质,在海洋生物多样性和生态系统中发挥着至关重要的作用。来自该科的植物已被用于传统民间医学治疗多种疾病。此外,几种已鉴定出的生物活性代谢物已被证明对其药理活性有贡献,包括抗癌、抗炎和抗氧化作用。因此,它可能有助于开发针对各种疾病的新型药物。本综述旨在汇编该植物的植物化学成分和药理活性。此外,还讨论了其植物学特征和生态意义的细节。通过提供关于该植物在海洋生态系统和生物医学中作用的宝贵见解,本综述有助于突出其作为未来药物发现和开发治疗剂的潜力。