Haematococcus
is
a
genus
of
green
microalgae
widely
distributed
in
freshwater
and
seawater
well
known
for
their
ability
to
produce
astaxanthin,
powerful
antioxidant
with
diverse
applications.
Eight
species
have
been
assigned
this
based
on
recent
genetic
classification
among
them
(previously
named
pluvialis)
the
most
studied.
This
regarded
as
promising
production
natural
astaxanthin
.
It
also
its
synthesize
other
interesting
bioactive
compounds
wide
range
biological
activities.
The
present
work
highlights
therapeutic
applications
molecules
such
antioxidant,
anti-inflammation,
antimicrobial,
skin
protection,
treatment
prevention
cancer,
eye
neurodegenerative
diseases,
immune
stimulation.
Marine Drugs,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
23(3), P. 105 - 105
Published: Feb. 27, 2025
Polysaccharides
make
up
a
large
portion
of
the
organic
material
from
and
in
marine
organisms.
However,
their
structural
characterization
is
often
overlooked
due
to
complexity.
With
many
high-value
applications
unique
bioactivities
resulting
polysaccharides’
complex
heterogeneous
structures,
dedicated
analytical
efforts
become
important
achieve
elucidation.
Because
algae
represent
largest
resource
polysaccharides,
majority
discussion
focused
on
well-known
algae-based
hydrocolloid
polymers.
The
native
environment
polysaccharides
presents
challenges
conventional
techniques
necessitating
novel
methodologies.
We
aim
deliver
review
current
state
art
polysaccharide
characterization,
capabilities
as
well
limitations
context
environments.
This
covers
extraction
isolation
addition
characterizations
monosaccharides
secondary
tertiary
highlighting
suite
techniques.
Journal of Functional Foods,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
109, P. 105768 - 105768
Published: Sept. 7, 2023
Energy
bars
are
popular
meal
supplements
due
to
their
convenience
and
high
nutritional
content.
Microalgae,
such
as
Spirulina
Chlorella
Vulgaris,
appealing
food
ingredients
containing
high-quality
proteins
essential
bioactive
compounds.
This
study
investigated
the
incorporation
of
these
microalgae
into
a
simple
energy
bar
model
at
three
levels
addition
(0.0
%,
2.5%
5.0%).
Bars
were
characterized
in
terms
colour,
water
activity,
moisture
content,
texture
well
sensory
profiles.
Results
showed
that
improved
protein
vitamin
B12
influenced
color,
flavor,
final
product.
provided
most
significant
changes,
increasing
dark
green
sea/fishy
flavours
candies
grass
tastes.
offered
different
colourways
depending
on
strain
brought
profile
some
umami/fishy
notes
need
be
taken
account
formulation
commercial
products.
Applied Microbiology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
4(1), P. 250 - 274
Published: Jan. 23, 2024
Instances
of
inflammatory
bowel
disease
(IBD),
a
chronic
condition
the
gastrointestinal
tract,
are
rapidly
increasing
in
western
and
newly
industrialized
countries.
Exopolysaccharides
(EPSs)
one
strategies
to
enhance
gut
microbiota
modulate
immune-inflammatory
response
deregulation
IBD
patients.
EPSs
produced
by
commensal
bacteria
such
as
Lactobacillus
Bifidobacterium.
Additionally,
Cyanobacteria
species
promising
sources
novel
EPS
have
potential
pharmaceutical
therapeutic
applications.
The
presence
uronic
acids
sulphate
groups
Cyanobacterial
is
an
important
factor
that
gives
anionic
charge
not
seen
other
prokaryotic
species.
This
feature
may
impact
their
physico-chemical
characteristics
biological
properties.
wide
range
biotechnological
applications
include
use
thickeners,
stabilizers,
gelling
agents
food
sectors.
present
review
focuses
on
role
IBD,
with
special
focus
derived
from
Cyanobacteria.
also
covers
properties
immuno-inflammatory
responses
against
pathogens
well
its
Overall,
due
anti-inflammatory
immunoregulatory
can
reduce
inflammation
regulate
immune
restore
Microbiological Research,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
277, P. 127505 - 127505
Published: Sept. 22, 2023
For
a
long
time,
marine
macroalgae
(seaweeds)
have
been
used
to
produce
commercial
biostimulants
in
order
ensure
both
productivity
and
quality
of
agricultural
crops
under
abiotic
stress.
With
similar
biological
properties,
microalgae
slowly
attracted
the
scientific
community
biostimulant
industry,
particular
because
their
ability
be
cultivated
on
non-arable
lands
with
high
biomass
all
year
long.
Moreover,
recent
strategies
culturing
these
photosynthetic
microorganisms
using
wastewater
CO2
opens
possibility
large
quantity
at
moderate
costs
while
integrating
local
circular
economy
approaches.
The
paper
aims
provide
state
art
review
development
cyanobacteria
based
biostimulants,
focusing
different
cultivation,
extraction
application
techniques
available
literature.
Emphasis
will
placed
cultivation
liquid
gaseous
effluents
as
well
emerging
green-extraction
approaches,
taking
consideration
actual
European
regulatory
framework.
Remote
marine
regions
are
characterized
by
a
high
degree
of
cloud
cover
that
greatly
impacts
Earth's
radiative
budget.
It
is
highly
relevant
for
climate
projections
to
represent
the
ice
formation
in
these
clouds.
Therefore,
it
crucial
understand
sources
ice-nucleating
particles
(INPs)
enable
primary
formation.
Here,
we
report
polysaccharides
produced
four
different
aquatic
eukaryotic
microorganisms
(Thraustochytrium
striatum,
Tausonia
pullulans,
Naganishia
diffluens,
Penicillium
chrysogenum)
as
responsible
macromolecules
(INMs)
samples
originating
from
biosphere.
By
deriving
classical
nucleation
theory-based
parametrization
polysaccharidic
INMs
and
applying
global
model
simulations,
comparison
currently
available
atmospheric
INP
observations
demonstrates
44%
contribution
total
INPs
origin
within
-15
-20
°C.
The
results
highlight
relevance
biological
part
population
remote
regions.
