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ReviewMarine drugs2023

The Antiviral Potential of Algal Lectins.

Christian Alvarez, Carina Félix, Marco F L Lemos

Open access · goldAbstract readReview
In one paragraph

Review in Marine drugs, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 5 papers.

0numbers the graph read from it
0cells of the map it votes in
5citing papers in PubMed
0.8field-weighted citation impact, top 35% of its field
1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

Each row is one number read from the abstract, on the scale the paper reported it, with its interval. Left of the dashed line favours the treatment, right favours the comparator. Under each row is the sentence it came from. New to these charts? A ten-minute tutorial.

The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

The trial behind it

Trials whose registry record cites this paper, or whose number appears in the abstract. A trial that started after this paper was published is citing it as background, not reporting it.

Neither the registry nor the abstract names a trial number. If this is a trial report, that itself is worth knowing.

3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

5 citing papers in PubMed, 12 citations in OpenAlex.

  1. Review
  2. Carbohydrate-Binding Mechanism and Therapeutic Potential of Lectin Mimics.Advances in experimental medicine and biology · 2026
    Review
  3. Algal Lectin Griffithsin Inhibits Ebola Virus Infection.Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025
    Article
  4. Article
  5. Antiviral Activity ofCurrent topics in medicinal chemistry · 2024
    Article
4 · The record

Corrections and comments

PubMed lists nothing against this paper. Absence here is not a guarantee, only a check that was made.

5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

3 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Christian AlvarezMARE-Marine and Environmental Sciences Centre & ARNET-Aquatic Research Infrastructure Network Associated Laboratory, ESTM, Polytechnic of Leiria, 2520-641 Peniche, Portugal.
Carina FélixMARE-Marine and Environmental Sciences Centre & ARNET-Aquatic Research Infrastructure Network Associated Laboratory, ESTM, Polytechnic of Leiria, 2520-641 Peniche, Portugal.
Marco F L LemosMARE-Marine and Environmental Sciences Centre & ARNET-Aquatic Research Infrastructure Network Associated Laboratory, ESTM, Polytechnic of Leiria, 2520-641 Peniche, Portugal.ORCID 0000-0001-9887-1864
Instituto Politécnico de Leiria · PT

Funding

FEDER - Fundo Europeu de Desenvolvimento Regional da União Europeia SAICTCOVID/72543/2020Fundação para a Ciência e Tecnologia 2021.03113.CEECINDFundação para a Ciência e Tecnologia LA/P/0069/2020Fundação para a Ciência e Tecnologia UID/MAR/04292/2020
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Algae have emerged as fascinating subjects of study due to their vast potential as sources of valuable metabolites with diverse biotechnological applications, including their use as fertilizers, feed, food, and even pharmaceutical precursors. Among the numerous compounds found in algae, lectins have garnered special attention for their unique structures and carbohydrate specificities, distinguishing them from lectins derived from other sources. Here, a comprehensive overview of the latest scientific and technological advancements in the realm of algal lectins with a particular focus on their antiviral properties is provided. These lectins have displayed remarkable effectiveness against a wide range of viruses, thereby holding great promise for various antiviral applications. It is worth noting that several alga species have already been successfully commercialized for their antiviral potential. However, the discovery of a diverse array of lectins with potent antiviral capabilities suggests that the field holds immense untapped potential for further expansion. In conclusion, algae stand as a valuable and versatile resource, and their lectins offer an exciting avenue for developing novel antiviral agents, which may lead to the development of cutting-edge antiviral therapies.

Indexed as

LectinsSeaweedAntiviral AgentsBiotechnologyHumansPlantsAntiviral AgentsLectinsbioactive compoundslectinsmacroalgaemarine biotechnologymechanisms of actionmicroalgaseaweedvirus

Identifiers

PMID37888450
PMCPMC10608189
OpenAlexW4387170827

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Registered trials

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