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A Phytochemical Analysis and the Pharmacological Implications of the Seagrass Halodule uninervis: An Overview
by
Nadine Wehbe
Nadine Wehbe 1,
Mikhael Bechelany
Mikhael Bechelany 2,3,*,
Adnan Badran
Adnan Badran 4,
Ali Al-Sawalmih
Ali Al-Sawalmih 5,
Joelle Edward Mesmar
Joelle Edward Mesmar 1 and
Elias Baydoun
Elias Baydoun 1,*
1
Department of Biology, Faculty of Arts and Sciences, American University of Beirut, Riad El Solh, Beirut 1107 2020, Lebanon
2
Institut Européen des Membranes-IEM (UMR 5635), University Montpellier, CNRS, ENSCM, 34095 Montpellier, France
3
Functional Materials Group, Gulf University for Science and Technology (GUST), Mubarak Al-Abdullah 32093, Kuwait
4
Department of Nutrition, Faculty of Pharmacy and Medical Sciences, University of Petra, Amman 1196, Jordan
5
Marine Science Station, University of Jordan, Aqaba 11942, Jordan
*
Authors to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Pharmaceuticals 2024, 17(8), 993; https://doi.org/10.3390/ph17080993 (registering DOI)
Submission received: 6 July 2024
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Revised: 20 July 2024
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Accepted: 24 July 2024
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Published: 27 July 2024
Abstract
Abstract: Seagrasses are marine angiosperms that inhabit tropical and subtropical regions around the world. They play a vital role in marine biodiversity and the ecosystem by providing habitats and food for several marine organisms, stabilizing sediments, and improving water quality. Halodule uninervis from the family Cymodoceaceae has been used in traditional folk medicine for the treatment of many ailments. Additionally, several identified bioactive metabolites have been shown to contribute to its pharmacological activities, including anticancer, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant. As such, H. uninervis could contribute to the development of novel drugs for various diseases. This review aims to compile the phytochemical composition and pharmacological activities of H. uninervis. Furthermore, details about its botanical characteristics and ecological significance are also discussed. By providing valuable insights into the role of H. uninervis in both the marine ecosystem and biomedicine, this review helps to highlight its potential as a therapeutic agent for future drug discovery and development.
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Wehbe, N.; Bechelany, M.; Badran, A.; Al-Sawalmih, A.; Mesmar, J.E.; Baydoun, E.
A Phytochemical Analysis and the Pharmacological Implications of the Seagrass Halodule uninervis: An Overview. Pharmaceuticals 2024, 17, 993.
https://doi.org/10.3390/ph17080993
AMA Style
Wehbe N, Bechelany M, Badran A, Al-Sawalmih A, Mesmar JE, Baydoun E.
A Phytochemical Analysis and the Pharmacological Implications of the Seagrass Halodule uninervis: An Overview. Pharmaceuticals. 2024; 17(8):993.
https://doi.org/10.3390/ph17080993
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Wehbe, Nadine, Mikhael Bechelany, Adnan Badran, Ali Al-Sawalmih, Joelle Edward Mesmar, and Elias Baydoun.
2024. "A Phytochemical Analysis and the Pharmacological Implications of the Seagrass Halodule uninervis: An Overview" Pharmaceuticals 17, no. 8: 993.
https://doi.org/10.3390/ph17080993
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