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Nutritional and health promoting perspectives of Monostroma spp. (Chlorophyta): A systematic review

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Green seaweeds, particularly species of the genus Monostroma, have gained recognition for their health-promoting potential, attributed to their rich content of polysaccharides, polyphenols, carotenoids, flavonoids, vitamins, and macro- and micronutrients, all of which show a wide range of bioactive properties. This review encompasses a total of 72 articles, selected in accordance with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. The compounds present in Monostroma spp., in addition to their nutritional and chemical compounds, are associated with a number of health-promoting activities. However, it is notable that among the literature reviewed for bio-functionalities, a considerable proportion of studies were conducted in vitro (66%), followed by in vivo studies (29%), with clinical trials accounting for a much smaller fraction (5%). The mechanisms underlying the health-beneficial effects in biological systems require further in-depth exploration and characterization to facilitate future translational research leading to clinical trials. These clinical trials are an essential step in advancing seaweed-based functional food ingredients into the industrial realm. As of now, research focusing on bioactive compounds derived from Monostroma is relatively scarce. This review serves as a resource, offering insights into the nutritional and functional properties of Monostroma species. It can be a valuable tool for food scientists and engineers as they embark on future research involving Monostroma and the development of seaweed-based food and nutraceutical products.

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This research was supported by the Korea Institute of Marine Science & Technology Promotion (KIMST) funded by the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries (PJT200885).

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  1. Department of Seafood Science and Technology, The Institute of Marine Industry, Gyeongsang National University, Tongyeong, 53064, Korea

    Sana Mansoor, Khawaja Muhammad Imran Bashir & Jae-Suk Choi

  2. German Engineering Research and Development Center for Life Science Technologies in Medicine and Environment, Busan, 46742, Korea

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  3. Department of Fishing and Post Harvest Technology, Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University, Dhaka, 1207, Bangladesh

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  4. Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Science, Jenderal Soedirman University, Purwokerto, 53123, Indonesia

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    Mohammed Nurul Absar Khan

  6. Seafood Research Center, IACF, Silla University, Busan, 49277, Korea

    Jae-Hak Sohn

  7. Department of Food Biotechnology, College of Medical and Life Sciences, Silla University, Busan, 46958, Korea

    Jae-Hak Sohn

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Conceptualization: S.M., K.M.I.B. and J.-S.C.; Methodology: S.M. and K.M.I.B.; Formal analysis and investigation: S.M. and K.M.I.B.; Writing – original draft preparation: S.M., K.M.I.B. and J.-S.C.; Writing – review and editing: K.M.I.B., M.M., M.D.N.M., M.N.A.K., J.-H.S. and J.-S.C; Funding acquisition: J.-S.C.; Resources: J.-S.C.; Supervision: J.-S.C. All authors have read and agreed to the published version of the manuscript.

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Mansoor, S., Bashir, K.M.I., Mohibbullah, M. et al. Nutritional and health promoting perspectives of Monostroma spp. (Chlorophyta): A systematic review. J Appl Phycol (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10811-023-03176-9

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