Marine Drugs (Jul 2024)

Modulation of Apoptotic, Cell Cycle, DNA Repair, and Senescence Pathways by Marine Algae Peptides in Cancer Therapy

  • Visuddho Visuddho,
  • Princella Halim,
  • Helen Helen,
  • Adi Muradi Muhar,
  • Muhammad Iqhrammullah,
  • Nelly Mayulu,
  • Reggie Surya,
  • Raymond Rubianto Tjandrawinata,
  • Rosy Iara Maciel Azambuja Ribeiro,
  • Trina Ekawati Tallei,
  • Nurpudji Astuti Taslim,
  • Bonglee Kim,
  • Rony Abdi Syahputra,
  • Fahrul Nurkolis

DOI
https://doi.org/10.3390/md22080338
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 22, no. 8
p. 338

Abstract

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Marine algae, encompassing both macroalgae and microalgae, have emerged as a promising and prolific source of bioactive compounds with potent anticancer properties. Despite their significant therapeutic potential, the clinical application of these peptides is hindered by challenges such as poor bioavailability and susceptibility to enzymatic degradation. To overcome these limitations, innovative delivery systems, particularly nanocarriers, have been explored. Nanocarriers, including liposomes, nanoparticles, and micelles, have demonstrated remarkable efficacy in enhancing the stability, solubility, and bioavailability of marine algal peptides, ensuring controlled release and prolonged therapeutic effects. Marine algal peptides encapsulated in nanocarriers significantly enhance bioavailability, ensuring more efficient absorption and utilization in the body. Preclinical studies have shown promising results, indicating that nanocarrier-based delivery systems can significantly improve the pharmacokinetic profiles and therapeutic outcomes of marine algal peptides. This review delves into the diverse anticancer mechanisms of marine algal peptides, which include inducing apoptosis, disrupting cell cycle progression, and inhibiting angiogenesis. Further research focused on optimizing nanocarrier formulations, conducting comprehensive clinical trials, and continued exploration of marine algal peptides holds great promise for developing innovative, effective, and sustainable cancer therapies.

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