November 23, 2024
Hassan Habibi

Hassan Habibi

Academic Rank: Associate professor
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Degree: Ph.D in -
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Faculty: Faculty of Agricultural Engineering

Research

Title From seaweed to healing: the potential of fucoidan in wound therapy
Type Article
Keywords
Fucoidan; antioxidants; wound healing; bandages; hydrogels; cell proliferation; bibliometrics
Journal NATURAL PRODUCT RESEARCH
DOI https://doi.org/10.1080/14786419.2024.2358387
Researchers najmeh ghahtan (First researcher) , niloofar dehghan (Second researcher) , mujib ullah (Third researcher) , arezoo kharadmehr (Fourth researcher) , Hassan Habibi (Fifth researcher) , neda baghban (Not in first six researchers)

Abstract

This bibliometric review examines the current state of research on fucoidan, a sulphated polysaccharide found in brown seaweed spe- cies, and its potential for wound healing. The review included 58 studies that investigated fucoidan’s effects on wound healing, revealing that it possesses anti-inflammatory and antioxidant prop- erties that could aid in the healing process. Fucoidan was also found to promote cell proliferation, migration, and angiogenesis, essential for wound healing. However, the optimal dosage, treat- ment duration, safety, and efficacy of fucoidan in various wound types and patient populations still require further investigation. Additionally, advanced wound dressings like hydrogels have gar- nered significant attention for their potential in wound healing. While this review indicates promise for fucoidan as a natural wound healing compound, it underscores the need for additional clinical trials to determine its optimal use as a commercial thera- peutic agent in wound healing.