Low-molecular-weight Ulva lacinulata extract exhibiting anti-inflammatory and pro-autophagic activities in RAW 264.7 macrophages: a promising candidate for the development of active ingredients targeting low-grade inflammation
Julien Cherfan, Danish Heerah, Pierre‐Edouard Bodet, Hania Haroune, Benjamin Musnier, Jennifer Saliba, Ronan Sulpice A, Justine Bodin, Delphine Dufour, Xavier Fioramonti, Anne‐Laure Dinel, Corinne Joffre, P. Delmarre, Julie Le Faouder, Elodie Bouvret, , Nicolas Bridiau
This study evaluates a marine extract from Ulva lacinulata, showing it reduces pro-inflammatory cytokines and activates autophagy in macrophages, suggesting potential as a functional ingredient for inflammation management.
bioRxiv · Jul 8, 2026 · PreprintBiochemistry