New cerebrosides from the polar starfish Leptasterias polaris acervata and their cardioprotective and anti-inflammatory activity

Key Points

• Cerebrosides exhibit significant cardioprotective effects, providing new avenues for heart health.
• The study highlights anti-inflammatory properties, indicating broad potential for disease management.
• Extraction and analysis of compounds from Leptasterias polaris acervata were conducted to assess bioactivity.
• Findings support the potential use of marine-derived compounds in therapeutic interventions.