Compounds of Marine Origin with Possible Applications as Healing Agents
It is well established that marine organisms consist of a great variety of active compounds that appear exclusively in the marine environment while having the ability to be vastly reproduced, irrespective of the existing conditions. As a result, marine organisms can be used in many scientific fields...
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| author | Nektaria-Ioanna Karma Fotini Mellou Panagoula Pavlou Angeliki Siamidi Athanasia Varvaresou |
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| description | It is well established that marine organisms consist of a great variety of active compounds that appear exclusively in the marine environment while having the ability to be vastly reproduced, irrespective of the existing conditions. As a result, marine organisms can be used in many scientific fields, including the ones of pharmaceutics, nutrition, and cosmetic science. As for the latter, marine ingredients have been successfully included in cosmetic formulations for many decades, providing numerous benefits for the skin. In the present review, the contribution of marine compounds in wound healing is thoroughly discussed, focusing on their role both as active ingredients in suitable formulations, designed to contribute to different stages of skin regeneration and restoration and also, indirectly, as a tool for facilitating wound closure as part of a wound dressing. Additionally, the advantages of these marine ingredients are presented, as well as ways of incorporating them effectively in formulations, so as to enhance their performance. Numerous studies have been referenced, showcasing their efficacy in wound healing. Finally, important data in regard to their stability, limitations, and challenges to their use, safety issues, and the existing legislative framework are extensively reviewed. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-00359b117e8647ccb10fbdff939b62352025-01-24T13:39:25ZengMDPI AGMarine Drugs1660-33972024-12-01231510.3390/md23010005Compounds of Marine Origin with Possible Applications as Healing AgentsNektaria-Ioanna Karma0Fotini Mellou1Panagoula Pavlou2Angeliki Siamidi3Athanasia Varvaresou4Division of Aesthetics and Cosmetic Science, Department of Biomedical Sciences, University of West Attica, 28 Agios Spyridonos Street, GR-12243 Egaleo, GreeceDivision of Aesthetics and Cosmetic Science, Department of Biomedical Sciences, University of West Attica, 28 Agios Spyridonos Street, GR-12243 Egaleo, GreeceDivision of Aesthetics and Cosmetic Science, Department of Biomedical Sciences, University of West Attica, 28 Agios Spyridonos Street, GR-12243 Egaleo, GreeceSection of Pharmaceutical Technology, Department of Pharmacy, School of Health Sciences, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Panepistimioupoli-Zografou, GR-15784 Athens, GreeceDivision of Aesthetics and Cosmetic Science, Department of Biomedical Sciences, University of West Attica, 28 Agios Spyridonos Street, GR-12243 Egaleo, GreeceIt is well established that marine organisms consist of a great variety of active compounds that appear exclusively in the marine environment while having the ability to be vastly reproduced, irrespective of the existing conditions. As a result, marine organisms can be used in many scientific fields, including the ones of pharmaceutics, nutrition, and cosmetic science. As for the latter, marine ingredients have been successfully included in cosmetic formulations for many decades, providing numerous benefits for the skin. In the present review, the contribution of marine compounds in wound healing is thoroughly discussed, focusing on their role both as active ingredients in suitable formulations, designed to contribute to different stages of skin regeneration and restoration and also, indirectly, as a tool for facilitating wound closure as part of a wound dressing. Additionally, the advantages of these marine ingredients are presented, as well as ways of incorporating them effectively in formulations, so as to enhance their performance. Numerous studies have been referenced, showcasing their efficacy in wound healing. Finally, important data in regard to their stability, limitations, and challenges to their use, safety issues, and the existing legislative framework are extensively reviewed.https://www.mdpi.com/1660-3397/23/1/5innovative skin wound treatmentsmarine organismsactive marine ingredientswound healingwound dressing |
| spellingShingle | Nektaria-Ioanna Karma Fotini Mellou Panagoula Pavlou Angeliki Siamidi Athanasia Varvaresou Compounds of Marine Origin with Possible Applications as Healing Agents Marine Drugs innovative skin wound treatments marine organisms active marine ingredients wound healing wound dressing |
| title | Compounds of Marine Origin with Possible Applications as Healing Agents |
| title_full | Compounds of Marine Origin with Possible Applications as Healing Agents |
| title_fullStr | Compounds of Marine Origin with Possible Applications as Healing Agents |
| title_full_unstemmed | Compounds of Marine Origin with Possible Applications as Healing Agents |
| title_short | Compounds of Marine Origin with Possible Applications as Healing Agents |
| title_sort | compounds of marine origin with possible applications as healing agents |
| topic | innovative skin wound treatments marine organisms active marine ingredients wound healing wound dressing |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/1660-3397/23/1/5 |
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