Diversity Investigation of the Seaweeds Growing on the Lebanese Coast

Kanaan, Hussein; Belous, O. S.; Chokr, Ali

doi:10.4172/2155-9910.1000156

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“…In Lebanon, P. atlantica was only found in 2014 at Batroun Kanaan et al, 2015). The occurrence of this casual species in Lebanon should be confirmed through further study.…”

Section: Polysiphonia Atlantica Kapraun and Jn Norrismentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Subsequently, the species was identified at Enfeh, Ras Chekaa, Saida and Tyre in 2012-2013, on Vermetid reefs (RAC/SPA -UNEP/MAP, 2014). Kanaan et al (2015) recorded the species from Batroun, Barbara and Nakoura in 2014. Hypnea spinella is established in Lebanon.…”

Section: Hypnea Spinella (C Agardh) Kützing (Not Illustrated)mentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Subsequently, it was observed down to 35 m depth (RAC/SPA -UNEP/MAP, 2014). Kanaan et al (2015) recorded the species from Batroun, El Manara, Saida, Tyre and Barbara in 2014. Galaxaura rugosa was the third invasive marine macrophyte to be identified in Lebanon after Ulva lactuca and Stypopodium schimperi.…”

Section: Asparagopsis Taxiformis Is (Delile) Trevisan De Saint-léonmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Since 2000, it has become very abundant along the whole Lebanese coast, from the sea surface down to 45 m depth, at the expense of native benthic assemblages (Bitar et al, 2000;Bitar, 2010b; RAC/SPA -UNEP/MAP, 2014). Kanaan et al (2015) recorded the species from Tyre and Barbara. Stypopodium schimperi was the second invasive marine macrophyte to be identified in Lebanon, after Ulva lactuca.…”

Section: Stypopodium Schimperi (Kützing) Verlaque and Boudouresquementioning

confidence: 99%

“…In Lebanon, we first found U. lactuca in April 1991 at Beirut (Bitar, 1999, as U. fasciata). Kanaan et al (2015) recorded the species from Batroun, El Manara, Saida, Tyre and Barbara in 2014. The species is invasive along the whole Lebanese coast on Vermetid reefs and in shallow habitats.…”

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Introduced marine macroflora of Lebanon and its distribution on the Levantine coast

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The marine macroflora introduced into Lebanon was studied through an analysis of historical data and field studies carried out since 1991. A total of 29 introduced species have been listed: 3 Chromobionta, 13 Rhodobionta, 12 Chlorobionta and 1 Streptobionta. Among them, Caulerpa taxifolia var. distichophylla, Spatoglossum variabile and Womersleyella setacea are recorded for the first time from Lebanon. Among them, Asparagopsis taxiformis, C. taxifolia var. distichophylla, Cladophora patentiramea, Codium arabicum, Codium parvulum, Galaxaura rugosa, Halophila stipulacea, Hypnea cornuta, Laurencia cf. chondrioides, Lophocladia lallemandii, Stypopodium schimperi, Ulva lactuca and Womersleyella setacea are potentially invasive species, and several of them already occupy extensive stretches of the Lebanese coast. The distribution of species on the Levantine coast, their dynamics and the current status of their populations are discussed.

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“…In Lebanon, P. atlantica was only found in 2014 at Batroun Kanaan et al, 2015). The occurrence of this casual species in Lebanon should be confirmed through further study.…”

Section: Polysiphonia Atlantica Kapraun and Jn Norrismentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Hypnea Spinella (C Agardh) Kützing (Not Illustrated)mentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Asparagopsis Taxiformis Is (Delile) Trevisan De Saint-léonmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Stypopodium Schimperi (Kützing) Verlaque and Boudouresquementioning

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The Lebanese Red Algae Jania rubens: Promising Biomolecules against Colon Cancer Cells

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Colorectal cancer (CRC) is ranked the second most lethal type of tumor globally. Thus, developing novel anti-cancer therapeutics that are less aggressive and more potent is needed. Recently, natural bioactive molecules are gaining interest as complementary and supportive antineoplastic treatments due to their safety, effectiveness, and low cost. Jania rubens (J. rubens) is a red coral seaweed abundant in the Mediterranean and bears a significant pharmacological essence. Despite its therapeutic potential, the natural biomolecules extracted from this alga are poorly identified. In this study, the proximal analysis revealed high levels of total ash content (66%), 11.3% proteins, 14.5% carbohydrates, and only 4.5% lipids. The elemental identification showed magnesium and calcium were high among its macro minerals, (24 ± 0.5 mg/g) and (33 ± 0.5 mg/g), respectively. The Chlorophyll of J. rubens was dominated by other pigments with (0.82 ± 0.02 mg/g). A 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) radical scavenging assay identified effective antioxidant activity in various J. rubens extracts. More importantly, a 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide (MTT) tetrazolium reduction and wound healing assays indicate that organic extracts from J. rubens significantly counteract the proliferation of colon cancer cell lines (HCT-116 and HT-29) and inhibit their migratory and metastatic properties in a dose and time-dependent manner. Overall, this study provides insight into the physicochemical properties of red seaweed, J. rubens, and identifies its significant antioxidant, cytotoxic, and anti-migratory potential on two colorectal cell lines, HCT-116 and HT-29.

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Diversity Investigation of the Seaweeds Growing on the Lebanese Coast

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Introduced marine macroflora of Lebanon and its distribution on the Levantine coast

Introduced marine macroflora of Lebanon and its distribution on the Levantine coast

The Lebanese Red Algae Jania rubens: Promising Biomolecules against Colon Cancer Cells

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