ABSTRACT

The outbreak of SARS-CoV-2 has shattered the globe, infected more than 80 million people and at least 1.7 million people have died. Covid-19, acronym of corona virus disease 2019 has shut down the whole world and derailed the global economy. Historical pandemics have plagued humanity since antiquity. Civilization and its modernization have increased the risk of transmission of diseases along with the growth and development of varied mutant strains. Invading viruses and their transcription factors are recognized and lysed by Cytotoxic-T lymphocytes and NK (Natural Killer) cells. Innate immunity and immune response mechanism of an individual serves as a pivot in combating these infections. Algae an extremophile contains several immunomodulatory, immunostimulatory and antiviral secondary metabolites which not only strengthens the host’s immune response mechanism but also inhibits activity of many viruses. These biomolecules are proven to be of paramount importance in biomedical and pharmaceutical industries and hence these natural molecules can be explored to develop drugs targeting SARS-CoV-2. The aim of this review is to promote algae as food and drug highlighting its nutraceuticals, antioxidants, antibiotic, antiviral properties and mechanism providing resistance to the host against the emerging and invading pathogens. Keywords- Covid-19, Algae, Immunomodulatory, Antiviral Compounds
Publication date: 01/11/2021

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https://doi.org/10.31032/IJBPAS/2021/10.11.5697