Structure and composition of the tunic in the sea pineapple Halocynthia roretzi: A complex cellulosic composite biomaterial.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.actbio.2020.04.038
Abstract: Biological organisms produce high-performance composite materials, such as bone, wood and insect cuticle, which provide inspiration for the design of novel materials. Ascidians (sea squirts) produce an organic exoskeleton, known as a tunic, which has… read more here.
Keywords: composition tunic; structure; structure composition; composition ... See more keywords
Evaluation of Intestinal Absorption of Dietary Halocynthiaxanthin, a Carotenoid from the Sea Squirt Halocynthia roretzi
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DOI: 10.3390/md18120588
Abstract: Halocynthiaxanthin is an acetylenic carotenoid mainly found in Halocynthia roretzi. To date, several bioactivities of halocynthiaxanthin have been reported, but its mechanism of digestion and absorption in mammals has not been studied yet. In this… read more here.
Keywords: absorption; carotenoid; halocynthiaxanthin; intestinal absorption ... See more keywords
Aqueous Extract of Sea Squirt (Halocynthia roretzi) with Potent Activity against Human Cancer Cells Acts Synergistically with Doxorubicin
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DOI: 10.3390/md20050284
Abstract: Marine ascidian is becoming one of the main sources of an antitumor drug that has shown high bioactivity and extensive application in cancer treatment. Halocynthia roretzi, an edible marine sea squirt, has been demonstrated to… read more here.
Keywords: sea squirt; halocynthia roretzi; cancer;
Asterias pectinifera-Derived Collagen Peptides Mixed with Halocynthia roretzi Extracts Exhibit Anti-Photoaging Activities during Exposure to UV Irradiation, and Antibacterial Properties
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DOI: 10.4014/jmb.2207.07018
Abstract: Asterias pectinifera, a species of starfish and cause of concern in the aquaculture industry, was recently identified as a source of non-toxic and highly water-soluble collagen peptides. In this study, we investigated the antioxidant and… read more here.
Keywords: asterias pectinifera; halocynthia roretzi; collagen peptides; anti photoaging ... See more keywords