Haewon Biotech researches, develops, and produces new marine biological materials utilizing seaweed polysaccharide separation and purification technology. The company has conducted materialization of FUCOIDAN (sulfated-fucan), a material widely known as a material used broadly for anti-cancer, anti-diabetes, anti-virus, and antithrombotic, in addition to microalgae-derived omega-3, algae-cartinoids pigment Fucoxanthin that is a preventive material for anti-cancer and anti-obesity (abdominal obesity), low molecular weight alginic acid used for medical and skin and beauty care, salmon milt protein, and DNA nucleic acid became materials. Haewon Biotech produces natural and high-quality products based on continuous research and development.
Seaweed Polysaccharide FUCOIDAN [Sulfated fucan]
Fucoidan is a type of proteoglycan that is obtained from brown algae such as kelp and seaweed, and its main composition is sulfuric acid in L-Fucose and some protein. Based on L-Fucose, a small amount of sugars such as D-Galactose, D-Mannose, Xylose, and Uronic acid form complex polysaccharides.
Seaweed Omega-3 [Omega-3 fatty acid]
Unsaturated fatty acid that has a double bond to the methyl group 3 carbon of a fatty acid. It plays an essential role in keeping your body and brain at the optimum condition. Because fatty acids are not synthesized in the body, the essential fatty acids must be consumed as food. The nutrition is also known as omega-3 fatty acids. The representative components of omega-3 fatty acids are docosahexaenoic acid (DHA, 22: 6 (n-3)) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA, 20: 5 (n-3)). A daily intake of 0.9-2 g as a combination of DHA and EPA is recommended. In addition, alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), a precursor that is not activated in the body unless it is converted into DHA and EPA in the body, is also a major component. Seaweed omega-3 is separated and purified from microalga.
Fucoxanthin [Fucoxanthin]
Fucoxanthin is a type of carotenoid pigment found in brown algae such as seaweed and Sargassum fulvellum. In general, carotenoids are fat-soluble and have a very high level of unsaturation due to conjugated double bonds. The brown color it has is due to the relatively high photosynthetic pigments of brown algae called fucoxanthin compared to chlorophyll.
Alginic acid
Among the carbohydrates contained in brown algae such as seaweed, kelp, and Sargassum fulvellum, polysaccharides are composed of alginic acid (about 15-40%), laminaran, and fucoidan (3-5%).
Alginic acid consists of mannuronic acid, which makes up the cell wall of brown algae, and guluronic acid, the structural isomer of the substance. The content of alginic acid in brown algae varies depending on the type of brown algae, region, and season, which is usually about 15%. The ratio of mannuronic acid and guluronic acid that compose alginic acid also differs depending on the type of brown algae. The ratio is about 0.45~1.85. Low molecule alginic acid is a substance used for medical and cosmetic materials.
Salmon milt protein [Milt protein]
Salmon milt has the highest content of nucleic acid (DeoxyriboNucleic Acid, DNA) than any other foods. Because its composition ratio is similar by 96% with nucleic acid produced by the human body, it is expected that its function will also be similar. Nucleic acid is the cell's basic energy source and plays the main role of promoting metabolism of cells and repairing damaged genes, thereby playing the most important role of prolonging and maintaining life. Its base composition ratio is reported to be the closest to nucleic acids produced in the human liver.