Kappaphycus alvarezii: phytochemicals and ethnopharmacological significance

Ratni Suriyani Jalal, . and Kathleen J. Jalani, . and Ibtisam Abdul Wahab, . and Zolkapli Eshak, . and Aida Hamimi Ibrahim, . and Hannis Fadzillah Mohsin, . (2023) Kappaphycus alvarezii: phytochemicals and ethnopharmacological significance. Journal of Sustainability Science and Management (Malaysia), 18 (10). pp. 187-208. ISSN 2672-7226

Kappaphycus alvarezii, a species of red algae (Rhodophyta) formerly known as Eucheuma cottonii, has been widely utilised for its nutritional benefits. This comprehensive review highlights the recently published information on the phytochemicals and pharmacological aspects of K. alvarezii, which underscore its potential applications in the pharmaceutical, cosmeceutical, and nutraceutical industries. K. alvarezii contains high levels of polysaccharide carrageenan, a major component, and other phytochemical constituents, including phenolic compounds, flavonoids, alkaloids, terpenoids, phytosterols, and lectins, which may contribute to its pharmacological activity. Both in vivo and in vitro studies have demonstrated that K. alvarezii possesses antioxidant, antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, antidiabetic, and anticancer properties. Given these phytochemical and pharmacological properties, K. alvarezii has the potential to be a valuable source of therapeutically beneficial products in Malaysia, particularly in the pharmaceutical industry.

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Abstract

Kappaphycus alvarezii, a species of red algae (Rhodophyta) formerly known as Eucheuma cottonii, has been widely utilised for its nutritional benefits. This comprehensive review highlights the recently published information on the phytochemicals and pharmacological aspects of K. alvarezii, which underscore its potential applications in the pharmaceutical, cosmeceutical, and nutraceutical industries. K. alvarezii contains high levels of polysaccharide carrageenan, a major component, and other phytochemical constituents, including phenolic compounds, flavonoids, alkaloids, terpenoids, phytosterols, and lectins, which may contribute to its pharmacological activity. Both in vivo and in vitro studies have demonstrated that K. alvarezii possesses antioxidant, antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, antidiabetic, and anticancer properties. Given these phytochemical and pharmacological properties, K. alvarezii has the potential to be a valuable source of therapeutically beneficial products in Malaysia, particularly in the pharmaceutical industry.

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Item Type:	Article
AGROVOC Term:	Kappaphycus alvarezii
AGROVOC Term:	carrageenans
AGROVOC Term:	phytochemicals
AGROVOC Term:	flavonoids
AGROVOC Term:	bactericides
AGROVOC Term:	antiinflammatory agents
AGROVOC Term:	antineoplastic agents
AGROVOC Term:	functional foods
AGROVOC Term:	bioprospecting
AGROVOC Term:	pharmaceutical industry
Geographical Term:	Malaysia
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Kappaphycus alvarezii, rhodophyta, phytochemicals, pharmacology
Depositing User:	Nor Hasnita Abdul Samat
Date Deposited:	26 Jun 2025 06:29
Last Modified:	26 Jun 2025 06:29
URI:	http://webagris.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/1936

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