Frontiers in Microbiology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15
Published: Nov. 27, 2024
The
terrestrial
green
alga
Chromochloris
zofingiensis
is
an
emerging
model
species
with
potential
applications
including
production
of
triacylglycerol
or
astaxanthin.
How
C.
interacts
the
diverse
substrates
during
trophic
transitions
unknown.
To
characterize
its
substrate
utilization
and
secretion
dynamics,
we
cultivated
in
a
soil-based
defined
medium
transition
between
conditions
without
glucose
supplementation.
Then,
examined
exometabolite
endometabolite
profiles.
This
analysis
revealed
that
regardless
modes,
preferentially
uptakes
exogenous
lysine,
arginine,
purines,
while
secreting
orotic
acid.
Here,
obtained
metabolomic
evidences
may
use
arginine
for
putrescine
synthesis
when
to
heterotrophy,
TCA
cycle
photoautotrophy.
We
also
report
fructose
most
effectively
inhibited
photosynthesis
among
thirteen
different
sugars.
utilized
secreted
metabolites
identified
this
study
provide
important
information
improve
cultivation,
expand
industrial
pharmaceutical
applications.
Sustainability,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(23), P. 10565 - 10565
Published: Dec. 2, 2024
Recently,
microalgae
have
emerged
as
a
promising
feedstock
for
biorefineries,
offering
significant
potential
producing
high-value
bio-based
products
in
areas
such
biofuels,
nutraceuticals,
and
environmental
management.
This
study,
therefore,
undertook
an
in-depth
bibliometric
review
of
535
articles
out
736
publications
published
between
2010
2024
sourced
from
the
Scopus
database.
With
use
VOS-viewer
software,
this
work
identified
major
trends
within
research
terms
focus
global
collaboration
networks
that
pertain
to
microalgae-based
bioproducts.
Also,
it
explored
cutting-edge
techniques
bioproduct
extraction
processing
are
both
efficient
eco-friendly.
analysis
also
showed
remarkable
growth
output,
with
peaks
year
2022,
reflecting
interest
renewable
energy
methods
sustainable
production.
The
main
keywords
deal
subject
energy,
science,
chemical
engineering.
dominant
technologies
referred
dealing
lipid
extraction,
bio-crude
production,
nutrient
recycling.
While
addressing
cost,
scale-up,
concerns,
there
is
still
need
improve
like
ultrasonic
treatment,
supercritical
fluid
enzymatic
treatment.
Other
emerging
include
genetic
engineering
integrated
biorefinery
models,
which
expected
provide
roadmap
future
advancements
field.
challenges
innate
meeting
through
innovation
optimization
will
be
key
realizing
full
contribute
circular
bioeconomy.
Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 1 - 24
Published: Nov. 26, 2024
Economic
growth
and
health
awareness
spotlight
opportunities
challenges
in
the
food
industry,
particularly
with
decreasing
arable
land,
climate
change,
dwindling
freshwater
resources,
pollution
affecting
traditional
protein
sources.
Microalgae
have
emerged
as
a
promising
alternative,
higher
content,
better
nutritional
quality,
greater
environmental
resilience
compared
to
conventional
crops.
They
offer
balance
comparable
meat,
making
them
sustainable
source
benefits
like
antioxidants,
cardiovascular
support,
anti-inflammatory
properties.
Improving
content
of
microalgae
through
optimized
cultivation
techniques
is
crucial
fully
realize
its
potential
novel
source.
While
there
are
already
microalgae-based
products
market,
remain
utilizing
microalgal
for
widespread
production,
emphasizing
need
further
research.
This
review
article
explores
impact
culture
conditions
on
physicochemical
characteristics
protein,
advantages
proteins
their
derivatives,
well
research
separating
purifying
derivatives.
It
also
delves
into
current
obstacles
derivatives
food,
highlighting
investigating
link
between
human
health.
Biotechnology Journal,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
19(5)
Published: May 1, 2024
Microalgal
emergence
is
a
promising
platform
with
two-decade
historical
background
for
producing
vaccines
and
biopharmaceuticals.
During
that
period,
microalgal-based
have
reported
successful
production
various
diseases.
Thus,
species
selection
important
genetic
transformation
delivery
methods
been
developed.
Although
many
vaccine
prototypes
produced
infectious
non-infectious
diseases,
fewer
studies
reached
immunological
immunoprotective
evaluations.
Microalgae-made
Staphylococcus
aureus,
malaria,
influenza,
human
papilloma,
Zika
viruses
explored
in
their
capacity
to
induce
humoral
or
cellular
immune
responses
protective
efficacies
against
experimental
challenges.
Therefore,
specific
pathogen
antigens
system
role
are
addressed
controlling
these
infections.
Regarding
non-communicable
investigated
breast
cancer;
microalgal-produced
therapeutic
molecules
microalgal-made
interferon-α
hypertension
potential
applications
treating
viral
infections
cancer,
respectively.
conducting
trials
emphasized,
discussing
the
results
observed
terms
of
immunogenicity,
desired
response
affections,
challenges
achieving
protection
levels.
The
advantages
hurdles
associated
this
innovative
approach
highlighted,
underlining
relevance
assessing
preclinical
clinical
validate
efficacy
future
healthcare
technology
also
envisaged.