Bioactive molecules from microalgae
Strauch SM, Barjona Do Nascimento Coutinho P (2020)
Publication Language: English
Publication Type: Book chapter / Article in edited volumes
Publication year: 2020
Publisher: Academic Press
Edited Volumes: Natural Bioactive Compounds. Technological Advancements
City/Town: London / San Diego, CA / Cambridge, MA / Oxford
Pages Range: 453-470
ISBN: 9780128206553
DOI: 10.1016/B978-0-12-820655-3.00023-9
Abstract
The highly diverse group of microalgae offers a huge variety of bioactive molecules. Manipulation of culture conditions for microalgae allows for maximizing the yield of the desired component. Long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids are important for the development of the human nervous system. Sterols can diminish cardiovascular disease risk factors. Polysaccharides can modulate the immune system, alleviate allergies, and serve as lubricants for damaged joints. The amino acid profile of microalgae protein is of high quality, and peptides derived from it allow pharmaceutical applications. Pigments such as carotenoids are powerful antioxidants and important for eyesight. Theoretically, yields can further be increased by genetic manipulation.
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APA:
Strauch, S.M., & Barjona Do Nascimento Coutinho, P. (2021). Bioactive molecules from microalgae. In Rajeshwar P. Sinha (Eds.), Natural Bioactive Compounds. Technological Advancements. (pp. 453-470). London / San Diego, CA / Cambridge, MA / Oxford: Academic Press.
MLA:
Strauch, Sebastian M., and Paula Barjona Do Nascimento Coutinho. "Bioactive molecules from microalgae." Natural Bioactive Compounds. Technological Advancements. Ed. Rajeshwar P. Sinha, London / San Diego, CA / Cambridge, MA / Oxford: Academic Press, 2021. 453-470.
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