Bioactivity and Digestibility of Microalgae Tetraselmis sp. and Nannochloropsis sp. as Basis of Their Potential as Novel Functional Foods

S Paterson, P Gómez-Cortés, MA de la Fuente… - Nutrients, 2023 - mdpi.com
It is estimated that by 2050, the world's population will exceed 10 billion people, which will
lead to a deterioration in global food security. To avoid aggravating this problem, FAO and …

[HTML][HTML] Algae-Derived natural products in diabetes and its complications—current advances and future prospects

L Pereira, A Valado - Life, 2023 - mdpi.com
Diabetes poses a significant global health challenge, necessitating innovative therapeutic
strategies. Natural products and their derivatives have emerged as promising candidates for …

Bioactive compounds by microalgae and potentials for the management of some human disease conditions

CN Eze, CK Onyejiaka, SA Ihim, TO Ayoka… - AIMS …, 2023 - pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Microalgae biomasses are excellent sources of diverse bioactive compounds such as lipids,
polysaccharides, carotenoids, vitamins, phenolics and phycobiliproteins. Large-scale …

Effect of cheese whey on phycobiliproteins production and FAME profile by Arthrospira platensis (Spirulina): Promoting the concept of a circular bio-economy

A Cavallini, S Torre, L Usai, M Casula, G Fais… - Sustainable Chemistry …, 2024 - Elsevier
Despite being historically considered waste, cheese whey (CW) contains high
concentrations of organic matter such as lactose which could be used by microalgae for their …

Enhancing the protein, mineral content, and bioactivity of wheat bread through the utilisation of microalgal biomass: a comparative study of Chlorella vulgaris …

N Mahmoud, J Ferreira, A Raymundo, MC Nunes - Applied Sciences, 2024 - mdpi.com
Featured Application While both Tetraselmis chuii and Phaedactylum tricornutum
demonstrate remarkable functional properties, their utilisation in food products remains …

[HTML][HTML] The clinical promise of microalgae in rheumatoid arthritis: From natural compounds to recombinant therapeutics

EA Cutolo, R Caferri, R Campitiello, M Cutolo - Marine Drugs, 2023 - mdpi.com
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an invalidating chronic autoimmune disorder characterized by
joint inflammation and progressive bone damage. Dietary intervention is an important …

Antioxidants from microalgae and their potential impact on human well-being

L Pereira, J Cotas, A Valado - Exploration of Drug Science, 2024 - explorationpub.com
In recent times, there has been a revolutionary surge in antioxidant research, with a focus on
harnessing microalgae to enhance wellness and extend human longevity. Microalgae, a …

[HTML][HTML] Biological and Nutritional Applications of Microalgae

S Sarıtaş, AE Kalkan, K Yılmaz, S Gurdal, T Göksan… - Nutrients, 2024 - mdpi.com
Microalgae are photosynthetic microorganisms that have a rapid growth cycle and carbon
fixation ability. They have diverse cellular structures, ranging from prokaryotic cyanobacteria …

[HTML][HTML] Polar Lipids of Marine Microalgae Nannochloropsis oceanica and Chlorococcum amblystomatis Mitigate the LPS-Induced Pro-Inflammatory Response in …

T Conde, B Neves, D Couto, T Melo, D Lopes, R Pais… - Marine Drugs, 2023 - mdpi.com
Microalgae are recognized as a relevant source of bioactive compounds. Among these
bioactive products, lipids, mainly glycolipids, have been shown to present …

[HTML][HTML] Exploring Extremotolerant and Extremophilic Microalgae: New Frontiers in Sustainable Biotechnological Applications

D Rojas-Villalta, D Rojas-Rodríguez… - Biology, 2024 - mdpi.com
Simple Summary This review explores how certain types of microalgae, which thrive in
extreme environments, can be used in various industries to promote sustainability. These …