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To manufacture anti-cancer substance from brown algae successfully
Nha Trang Research and Technology application Institute is under Vietnam Science and Technology Institute, a team of scientists of Institute researched and successfully extracted the active ingredient of the fucoidan from brown algae.


This success opened the way to exploit the valuable natural medicinal resources from territorial waters of Vietnam effectively.

Dr. Bui Minh Ly led a group of researchers said, the active element of the Fucoidan was known for its pharmacological properties such as anticoagulant, anti-bacterial and anti-virus, anti-thrombotic, anti-tumor, anti-inflammatory, anti-proliferative, and anti-insemination. They also used very successfully in the prevention and treatment of common diseases such as hypertension, arthritis, allergies, and obesity. Especially, the active element can inhibit growth of the different cancer cells such as cancer cells in leukemia, stomach, colon, lung and liver.

Currently, the research team has completed a technological process of the extracted fucoidan from brown algae with capacity 2kg/day. Dr. Bui Minh Ly said, the project transferred a production technology for Vietnam Fucoidan joint stock Company to product first functional foods with a trade name is Fucogastro for prevention of diseases and improvement of public health.

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