Could sargassum be an unexpected ally against diabetes?
Keywords:
Sargassum, Nanoparticles, DiabetesAbstract
Sargassum is an invasive algae affecting Mexican beaches, but fortunately, it is shifting from being a troublesome issue to becoming a source of solutions for obtaining fertilizers, construction materials, and medicines. At the Instituto Politécnico Nacional, we have successfully extracted a substance called alginate using an environmentally friendly methodology and transformed it into tiny particles. We are currently exploring its potential for treating diseases such as diabetes. Our approach aims to “kill two birds with one stone” by adding value to the undesirable sargassum while developing a potential treatment for one of the most prevalent diseases in our country.
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