Marine Biochemistry

This book provides the latest comprehensive methods for isolation and other novel techniques for marine product development. Furthermore, this book offers knowledge on the biological, medical, and industrial applications of marine-derived medicinal food substances. There has been a tremendous increase in the products derived from marine organisms for commercial application in industries every year. Functional foods of medicinal value are particularly in demand as new technology allows the stabilization of natural ingredients and their availability in pure forms to solve various human diseases. Marine flora and fauna have essential elements and trace minerals that nurture various hormones produced in the endocrine system to regulate the respective metabolisms, thereby providing a safe and healthy life to humans. The overall presentation and clear demarcation of the contents by worldwide contributions is a novel entry point into the market of medicinal foods from the sea. The exploration of marine habitats for novel materials are discussed throughout the book. The exploration and exploitation of the biochemistry of sea flora and fauna are limited, and this book extends the research possibilities into numerous marine habitats. Various approaches for extracting and applying the flora and fauna are discussed. This book will be of value to researchers, marine biotechnologists, and medical practitioners, due to the vast information, as well as industrial and medical applications of marine substances all in one place.

Se-Kwon Kim, Ph.D., Distinguished Professor, Department of Marine Science and Convergence Engineering, College of Science and Technology, Hanyang University, Gyeonggi-do, Korea

1. Marine-Based Carbohydrates as a Valuable Resource for Nutraceuticals and Biotechnological Application 2. Marine Algae in Diabetes and Its Complications 3. Marine Biopolymers: Diversity in Structure and Application 4. Marine Polysaccharides from Algae: Bioactivities and Application in Drug Research 5. Marine Polysaccharides in Pharmaceutical Applications 6. Comparison of Healing Effect of DMSP in Green Sea Algae and Mesenchymal Stem Cells on Various Inflammatory Disorders 7. Seaweeds as Sustainable Sources for Food Packaging 8. Seaweed Fucoidans and Their Marine Invertebrate Animal Counterparts 9. Anti-Inflammatory Compounds Derived from Marine Macroalgae 10. Marine Chondroitin Sulfate and Its Potential Applications 11. Polysaccharides from Marine Micro- and Macro-Organisms: A Novel Natural Product Approach 12. Fucoidan: Bioactivity Properties and Ulcer Healing Applications 13. Alginate and Hydrogel Applications for Wound Dressing 14. Exopolysaccharides from Marine Microalgae 15. Marine Algal Secondary Metabolites Are a Potential Pharmaceutical Resource for Human Society Developments 16. Nanoparticles of Marine Origin and Their Potential Applications