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June 11, 2026Exploration of Foods and FoodomicsOpen Access

Ethnopharmacology, chemical constituents, and pharmacological activities of edible mud crab Scylla serrata (Forskål, 1775): a review

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DNDeepika NellippattaRSRohit SharmaBDBasavan Duraiswamy

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Overview

Review analyzes chemical constituents and pharmacological effects of edible mud crab, suggesting it has various therapeutic potentials.

Key Points

  • This review aims to compile and critically examine the ethnopharmacological uses, chemical constituents, and pharmacological activities of Scylla serrata.
  • Data collected from online databases during 2015–2025.
  • Chemical analysis identified proteins, amino acids, and fatty acids.
  • Studies focused on in vitro evaluation of pharmacological properties.
  • Scylla serrata shows significant antioxidant, antimicrobial, anticancer, and neuroprotective activities.
  • Key antimicrobial compounds identified include Scylla serrata antimicrobial protein, chitin, and haemocyanin.
  • All pharmacological activities reported were conducted in vitro, indicating the need for further research.

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Nellippatta et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a2a533380c8f91e7f39ed07https://doi.org/10.37349/eff.2026.1010163
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