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Seaweed-derived Bioactive Compounds

Last updated July 15, 2026

Rising Stars

Fresh ink, massive impact

Researchers

1
Hylenne Bojorges
Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas
2
Sanjida Humayun
Tallinn University
3
Emmanuel O. Mensah
Australian Research Council
4
Punniamoorthy Thiviya
University of Peradeniya
5
Vera Cebrián-Lloret
Instituto de Investigación en Ciencias de la Alimentación
6
Yue Chen
Hubei University of Technology
7
Zhenjie Tang
Chongqing Normal University
8
Seung‐U Son
Korea Food Research Institute
9
Hyo-Geun Lee
Jeju National University
10
Xinyu Duan
The University of Melbourne

Papers

1
Ultrasonic-assisted extraction, analysis and properties of purple mangosteen scarfskin polysaccharide and its acetylated derivative
Ultrasonics Sonochemistry|2024
57 cit.
2
Publication in Carbohydrate Polymers (2024) [47 citations, W4399561401]
Carbohydrate Polymers|2024
47 cit.
3
Antioxidant activity of polysaccharide from Garcinia mangostana rind and their derivatives
BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies|2024
31 cit.
4
In vitro digestibility of proteins from red seaweeds: Impact of cell wall structure and processing methods
Food Research International|2024
29 cit.
5
Functional and bioactive properties of the protein-polysaccharide extracts from brown algae: Exploring novel functional ingredients
Food Hydrocolloids|2024
28 cit.
6
Chia derived bioactive peptides: Extraction, characterization, pharmacological activities and potential food applications
Food Bioscience|2024
20 cit.
7
Aloe vera and its byproducts as sources of valuable bioactive compounds: Extraction, biological activities, and applications in various food industries
PharmaNutrition|2025
20 cit.
8
Investigation of Physical Characteristics and In Vitro Anti-Inflammatory Effects of Fucoidan from Padina arborescens: A Comprehensive Assessment against Lipopolysaccharide-Induced Inflammation
Marine Drugs|2024
17 cit.
9
Publication in International Journal of Biological Macromolecules (2024) [16 citations, W4400217280]
International Journal of Biological Macromolecules|2024
16 cit.
10
Publication in Food Hydrocolloids (2024) [7 citations, W4403085342]
Food Hydrocolloids|2024
7 cit.

Emerging Leaders

Drafting the new consensus

Researchers

1
Rando Tuvikene
Tallinn University
2
Jan‐Hendrik Hehemann
University of Bremen
3
Qihui Zhou
Unknown
4
Jörg Ullmann
Paul Gerhardt Diakonie
5
Kit‐Leong Cheong
Guangdong Ocean University
6
Natarajan Suganthy
Alagappa University
7
BoMi Ryu
Pukyong National University
8
Jie Yang
Kingmed Diagnostics
9
Saiyi Zhong
Guangdong Ocean University
10
Benwei Zhu
Nanjing Tech University

Papers

1
Carboxymethyl chitosan-based hydrogels containing fibroblast growth factors for triggering diabetic wound healing
Carbohydrate Polymers|2022
221 cit.
2
Double Cross‐Linked Biomimetic Hyaluronic Acid‐Based Hydrogels with Thermo‐Stimulated Self‐Contraction and Tissue Adhesiveness for Accelerating Post‐Wound Closure and Wound Healing
Advanced Functional Materials|2023
181 cit.
3
Injectable and Self-Healing Probiotics-Loaded Hydrogel for Promoting Superbacteria-Infected Wound Healing
ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces|2022
122 cit.
4
Fucoid brown algae inject fucoidan carbon into the ocean
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences|2022
97 cit.
5
Partially Acid-Hydrolyzed Porphyran Improved Dextran Sulfate Sodium-Induced Acute Colitis by Modulation of Gut Microbiota and Enhancing the Mucosal Barrier
Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry|2023
69 cit.
6
Characterization of the effect of different cooking methods on volatile compounds in fish cakes using a combination of GC–MS and GC-IMS
Food Chemistry X|2024
69 cit.
7
Sulfated Chitosan-Modified CuS Nanocluster: A Versatile Nanoformulation for Simultaneous Antibacterial and Bone Regenerative Therapy in Periodontitis
ACS Nano|2024
69 cit.
8
Fucoidan-derived carbon dots against Enterococcus faecalis biofilm and infected dentinal tubules for the treatment of persistent endodontic infections
Journal of Nanobiotechnology|2022
67 cit.
9
Injectable Self-Healing First-Aid Tissue Adhesives with Outstanding Hemostatic and Antibacterial Performances for Trauma Emergency Care
ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces|2022
60 cit.
10
Probiotic-loaded calcium alginate/fucoidan hydrogels for promoting oral ulcer healing
International Journal of Biological Macromolecules|2023
57 cit.

Current Senior Leaders

Wrote the book, still writing it

Researchers

1
You‐Jin Jeon
Jeju National University
2
Se‐Kwon Kim
Hanyang University
3
Quanbin Zhang
Institute of Oceanology
4
Ruslan Medzhitov
Howard Hughes Medical Institute
5
Kazuo Miyashita
Hokkaido Bunkyo University
6
Paulo A.S. Mourão
Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro
7
Bin‐Gui Wang
Hubei Normal University
8
Bhavanath Jha
Central Salt and Marine Chemicals Research Institute
9
C. R. K. Reddy
Indian Institute of Technology Tirupati
10
А. И. Усов
N.D. Zelinsky Institute of Organic Chemistry

Papers

1
A human homologue of the Drosophila Toll protein signals activation of adaptive immunity
Nature|1997
5.5k cit.
2
Recognition of Commensal Microflora by Toll-Like Receptors Is Required for Intestinal Homeostasis
Cell|2004
4.2k cit.
3
Functional polarization of tumour-associated macrophages by tumour-derived lactic acid
Nature|2014
2.9k cit.
4
Decoding the Patterns of Self and Nonself by the Innate Immune System
Science|2002
2.2k cit.
5
The microbial metabolite butyrate regulates intestinal macrophage function via histone deacetylase inhibition
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences|2014
2.1k cit.
6
Toll Pathway-Dependent Blockade of CD4 <sup>+</sup> CD25 <sup>+</sup> T Cell-Mediated Suppression by Dendritic Cells
Science|2003
2k cit.
7
Food applications of chitin and chitosans
Trends in Food Science & Technology|1999
1.8k cit.
8
Inflammation 2010: New Adventures of an Old Flame
Cell|2010
1.8k cit.
9
MyD88 Is an Adaptor Protein in the hToll/IL-1 Receptor Family Signaling Pathways
Molecular Cell|1998
1.6k cit.
10
Anti-inflammatory effect of IL-10 mediated by metabolic reprogramming of macrophages
Science|2017
1.4k cit.

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