Polysaccharides and seaweed secondary metabolites from seaweeds with antiviral effects: An overview of successes in In vivo studies and clinical trials

This presentation reviews the antiviral potential of polysaccharides and secondary metabolites from seaweeds, highlighting successes in in vivo studies and clinical trials. Key challenges in developing new antivirals are discussed, alongside an overview of virus infection processes, including classification, replication cycles, and timing of action. The presentation also explores the research and classification of natural antiviral substances, focusing on technological approaches and the biorefinery concept.