RT @holmanm: 3/3 Brown algae (Ascophyllum Nodosum) contain fucoidans, which are "sulfated, fucose-rich polymers". Fucoidans block selectins…
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RT @holmanm: 3/3 Brown algae (Ascophyllum Nodosum) contain fucoidans, which are "sulfated, fucose-rich polymers". Fucoidans block selectins…
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Algal Polysaccharides as Therapeutic Agents for Atherosclerosis - PMC https://t.co/LUVS14uZU8
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3/3 Brown algae (Ascophyllum Nodosum) contain fucoidans, which are "sulfated, fucose-rich polymers". Fucoidans block selectins, which are receptors on white blood cells that allow those cells to enter a tissue, causing inflammation. WOW again ! https://t