Abstract
A Mini Systematic Review: Eucheuma cottonii, a Red Algae, as a Radiosensitizer?
Highlights
Cancer is among the world’s top causes of death
The inhibitor activity is expressed in Inhibitory Concentration 50% (IC50)
The results of which proved that Eucheuma cottonii extract inhibit the growth of cancer cells
Summary
Cancer is among the world’s top causes of death. According to the data of GLOBOCAN, in 2018, there were 18.1 million new cancer cases, 9.6 million of which resulted in death. Eucheuma cottonii (Kappaphycus alvarezi) is used to produce carrageenan that functions as a stabilizer, a gellant, binder, thickening agent, and supplements in the pharmaceutical and food industries.[6,7] It has high number of proteins, dietary fibers, antioxidants, vitamins, polyphenols, phytochemicals, minerals, and polyunsaturated fatty acids. It has many medical uses.[8] Many studies have reported the anticancer effect of Eucheuma cottonii, either in vitro or in vivo. The present study aims to investigate the radiosensitization effect of Eucheuma cottonii
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