Table 4 Algal bioactive compounds
Biologically active substances | Activity |
|---|---|
Polyphenol Carotenoids Polysaccharide | Anti-tumour |
Protein Mycosporine-like amino acid Glutathione Polyphenol Polysaccharide Polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) Carotenoids Tocopherol Ascorbate | Antioxidative |
Protein Polyphenol Polysaccharide Chlorophyll and carotenoids PUFAs | Anti-bacterial |
PUFAs Chlorophyll and carotenoids Terpenes Phenols | Anti-fungal |
Protein Carotenoids Polysaccharide Sterols Polyphenol | Anti-inflammatory |
Olyphenol Carotenoids Polysaccharide Diterpenes Protein | Anti-viral |