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SEAWEED
The study of seaweed and iodine is important for many reasons. First, seaweed (especially certain kelps) is one of the few foods with large amounts of iodine.
Second, the study of the uptake and functions of iodine in seaweed helps us understand how iodine functions in humans.
Third, the study of iodine in seaweed helps us understand biocides, disinfectants, and antioxidants.
Fourth, the volatile iodine compounds from seaweeds affect the chemistry of the atmosphere.
Fifth, the various halogen compounds in seaweed are of commercial and pharmaceutical interest.
Colin has studied the brown algal kelp Laminaria digitata, focusing on the functions of vanadium-dependent haloperoxidases, including the antioxidant function. He has also researched the structure of algal-born phenolic polymeric adhesives
Küpper has investigated the extracellular, haloperoxidase-mediated oxidation of iodide involved in iodine uptake in Laminariales.
Shah has focused on the various forms of iodine found in commercially available seaweeds.
Teas has researched the amount of iodine found in common edible seaweeds, as well as investigating the effects of seaweed on breast cancer.
Gaitan discusses some of the goitrogens found in Laminaria.
Zhang researched bromide levels in seaweeds by looking at urinary bromide levels in Japan and China.
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