Figure 8. Fucoxanthin-rich brown algae extract decreases oxidative stress and pro-inflammatory cytokine expression in CACC mouse plasma. Plasma was collected from CACC mice and assessed for oxidative stress and pro-inflammatory cytokine expression. (A) MDA production was decreased, whereas (B) SOD levels were increased in CACC mice treated with FX-BAE. Systemic inflammatory cytokines (C) TNF-α and (D) IL-6 were significantly diminished in CACC mouse plasma after treatment with FX-BAE at dosages of 0.5, 1, and 2.5 g/kg every 2 days. Data are reported as means ±SD (n = 10 mice/group). Different letters indicate significant differences, with p < 0.05

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Fucoxanthin-Rich Brown Algae Extract Decreases Inflammation and Attenuates Colitis-associated Colon Cancer in Mice

Zwe-Ling Kong, Ning-Jo Kao, Jia-Yuan Hu, Chien-Sheng Wu

Journal of Food and Nutrition Research. 2016, 4(3), 137-147 doi:10.12691/jfnr-4-3-2