https://www.selleckchem.com/ 25 g/L) and K2HPO4 (0.6 and 0.8 g/L) relative to normal culture conditions. Effects of the generated EPS under varying concentration of MgSO4 (r = 0.84-0.99) and K2HPO4 (r = 0.76-0.97) remained strongly correlated with cell count, chlorophyll content, total biomass, glucose, proliferative index and its scavenging activity. Collectively, our data not only showed that EPS generated by S. acutus under higher concentration of K2HPO4 and MgSO4 possess improved immunostimulatory properties, but also provides convincing evidence towards nutritional optimization of alga for enhanced EPS production with better bioactivities. The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s13205-021-02720-z. The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s13205-021-02720-z.Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is the most common non-melanoma skin cancer and is on the rise. Most BCCs are benign; however, a very small percentage are locally advanced and metastatic. The pathway that normally regulates cell growth and proliferation is directed by the hedgehog pathway (HP). In BCC, it becomes over-stimulated due to genetic abnormalities. Treatments for BCC include local treatment by cryotherapy (liquid nitrogen), topical immunosuppression, surgery, or radiotherapy. Systemic treatment may be required in locally advanced lesions, metastatic BCC, or individuals who are inoperable. The systemic treatments of BCC act to inhibit the HP and are called hedgehog pathway inhibitors. The first one being vismodegib and the second sonidegib. Although these treatments have shown promising results, they have prominent side effects in almost all patients, with few patients having to discontinue the treatment. About 50% of patients did not respond to treatment from the beginning, some had partial responses, others had recurrence after discontinuing the drugs, and few had worsening of the disease. In this paper, we will explore the most common side