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Thelenota anax
Thelenota anax, is a species of sea cucumber mostly found in the South-Pacific. It is also commonly known as the Amber fish (1).

Description
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Medicinal Properties
Many Asian and Middle Eastern countries have consumed T.anax for its medicinal benefits. The T.anax produces many different bioactive compounds such as arachidonic acid, eicosapentaenoic acid, and docosahexaenoic acid. These compounds are known to reduce the risk of coronary disease, some cancers, and have anti-inflammatory properties (1). Specifically arachidonic acid promotes blood clotting and wound healing (2). This is why many Asian countries use T.anax to treat burns and cuts  .

Studies have also shown that T.anax produces glycosides Stichopside C (STC) and Stichoposide D (STD) (3). STC makes Ceramide, which is a tumor suppressor lipid. STC causes the apoptosis of colorectal caner cells and leukemia cells. STD causes the apoptosis of only leukemia cells and inhibits its growth (4).