Biology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13(9), P. 712 - 712
Published: Sept. 11, 2024
Exploring
extremotolerant
and
extremophilic
microalgae
opens
new
frontiers
in
sustainable
biotechnological
applications.
These
microorganisms
thrive
extreme
environments
exhibit
specialized
metabolic
pathways,
making
them
valuable
for
various
industries.
The
study
focuses
on
the
ecological
adaptation
potential
of
these
microalgae,
highlighting
their
ability
to
produce
bioactive
compounds
under
stress
conditions.
literature
reveals
that
can
significantly
enhance
biomass
production,
reduce
contamination
risks
large-scale
systems,
biomolecules
such
as
carotenoids,
lipids,
proteins.
insights
suggest
have
promising
applications
food,
pharmaceutical,
cosmetic,
biofuel
industries,
offering
efficient
alternatives
traditional
resources.
review
concludes
further
exploration
utilization
unique
lead
innovative
environmentally
friendly
solutions
biotechnology.
Nutrients,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(8), P. 1123 - 1123
Published: April 10, 2024
This
review
delves
into
the
burgeoning
field
of
seaweed
proteins
as
promising
alternative
sources
protein.
With
global
demand
escalating
and
concerns
over
traditional
protein
sources'
sustainability
ethics,
emerges
a
viable
solution,
offering
high
content
minimal
environmental
impacts.
Exploring
nutritional
composition,
extraction
methods,
functional
properties,
potential
health
benefits
proteins,
this
provides
comprehensive
understanding.
Seaweed
contains
essential
amino
acids,
vitamins,
minerals,
antioxidants.
Its
ranges
from
11%
to
32%
dry
weight,
making
it
valuable
for
diverse
dietary
preferences,
including
vegetarian
vegan
diets.
Furthermore,
underscores
advantages
production
compared
sources.
cultivation
requires
resources,
mitigating
issues
like
ocean
acidification.
As
specific
types,
methodologies,
highlights
versatility
in
various
food
products,
plant-based
meats,
dairy
alternatives,
supplements.
Additionally,
discusses
associated
with
such
their
unique
acid
profile
bioactive
compounds.
Overall,
aims
provide
insights
proteins'
applications
role
addressing
needs
sustainably.
Marine Drugs,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
23(2), P. 53 - 53
Published: Jan. 22, 2025
BIOPEP-UWM,
a
peptide
database,
contains
5128
peptides
from
myriad
of
resources.
Five
listed
are
Angiotensin-I-converting
enzyme
(ACE-1;
EC3.4.15.1)
inhibitory
derived
red
alga,
while
two
Chlorella
vulgaris
have
anti-cancer
and
antioxidative
bioactivities.
Herein,
we
describe
process
combining
hydrolysis
with
enzymes,
Alcalase
Viscozyme,
filtration
to
generate
protein-rich,
bioactive
peptide-containing
hydrolysates
mixed
species
sp.
Scenedesmus
The
potential
generated
algal
act
as
food
ingredients
was
determined
by
assessment
their
techno-functional
(foaming,
emulsification,
solubility,
water
holding,
oil
holding
capacity)
properties.
Bioactive
screening
in
vitro
combined
mass
spectrometry
(MS)
silico
predictions
identified
functional
six
novel
peptides.
Peptides
mix
the
sequences
YDYIGNNPAKGGLF
YIGNNPAKGGLF
predicted
anti-inflammatory
(medium
confidence)
umami
potential.
IEWYGPDRPKFL,
RSPTGEIIFGGETM,
TVQIPGGERVPFLF,
IEWYGPDRPKFLGPF
anti-inflammatory,
anti-diabetic,
attributes.
Such
microalgal
could
provide
essential
amino
acids
consumers
well
tertiary
health
benefits
improve
human
global
health.
Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 29, 2025
Aquatic
biomass,
particularly
microalgae
and
duckweed,
presents
a
promising
sustainable
alternative
source
of
plant-based
protein
bioactive
compounds
for
food
feed
applications.
This
review
highlights
the
nutritional
potential
these
aquatic
species,
focusing
on
their
high
content,
rapid
growth
rates,
adaptability
to
nonarable
environments.
Microalgae,
such
as
Chlorella
Arthrospira
spp.,
Lemna
minor,
are
evaluated
functional
applications,
including
roles
supplements,
components,
antioxidants,
emulsifiers
in
formulations.
The
study
also
examines
environmental
benefits,
wastewater
bioremediation,
nutrient
recycling,
greenhouse
gas
mitigation,
which
contribute
more
agricultural
system.
Technological
advancements
cultivation,
harvesting,
processing
duckweed
discussed
enhance
scalability
economic
feasibility
production.
findings
suggest
that
integrating
into
systems
can
significantly
improve
security,
outcomes,
sustainability.
Future
research
should
focus
optimizing
cultivation
efficiencies,
advancing
extraction
techniques,
expanding
applications
biomass
various
products.
Foods,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13(12), P. 1811 - 1811
Published: June 8, 2024
The
heightened
interest
in
healthy
dietary
practices
and
the
preference
for
fresh,
minimally
processed
foods
with
reduced
additives
have
witnessed
a
significant
surge
among
consumers.
Within
this
context,
bioactive
compounds
garnered
attention
as
potent
agents
offering
beneficial
biological
effects
when
integrated
into
food
formulations.
Nevertheless,
efficacy
of
these
product
development
encounters
numerous
challenges
during
various
processing
storage
stages
due
to
their
inherent
instability.
Addressing
limitations
necessitates
exploring
novel
technological
approaches
tailored
explicitly
application
production.
These
should
not
only
focus
on
preserving
within
matrices
but
also
retaining
sensory
attributes
(color,
taste,
aroma)
final
products.
impact
microalgae
human
health
well-being
has
been
extensively
reported
literature.
However,
there
is
still
gap
regarding
stability
microalgal
improve
industry.
main
goal
present
work
point
out
how
overcome
enhancing
from
optimal
applications.
Macromol—A Journal of Macromolecular Research,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
4(3), P. 582 - 597
Published: Aug. 12, 2024
Microalgae
are
a
substantial
group
of
unicellular
prokaryotic
and
eukaryotic
marine
organisms.
Due
to
their
high
protein
content
50–70%,
microalgae
have
the
potential
become
sustainable
alternative
source,
as
well
aiding
in
development
bioactive
peptide-based
nutraceuticals.
A
series
major
steps
involved
production
peptides
from
microalgae,
which
include
disruption
microalgal
cell
wall,
hydrolysis
proteins,
extraction
or
isolation
derived
hydrolysis.
Physical
methods
wall
disruptions
favored
due
ability
obtain
high-quality
fractions
for
peptide
production.
Bioactive
fragments
two
twenty
amino
acid
residues
that
beneficial
impact
on
physiological
functions
conditions
human
health.
Strong
scientific
evidence
exists
vitro
antioxidant,
antihypertensive,
anti-atherosclerotic
properties
peptides.
This
review
is
aimed
at
summarizing
producing
peptides,
role
mechanisms
improving
cardiovascular
The
reveals
validation
benefits
relation
disease,
using
clinical
trials,
required.
Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 6, 2025
A
variety
of
bioactive
peptides
with
unique
and
diverse
structures
could
be
found
in
microalgae
various
bioactivities
including
antioxidant,
antihypertensive,
antibacterial
bioactivities.
Food
products
containing
hold
significant
health
nutrition
potential.
Peptide
liberation
through
enzymatic
other
processes
enhanced
protein
extraction,
some
animal
studies
were
conducted
to
verify
their
health-promoting
effects.
Various
have
focused
on
developing
practical
methods
for
production,
purification,
identification
peptides.
The
emerging
trends
silico
peptide
therapies,
computational
approaches,
artificial
intelligence,
the
prospects
research
are
briefly
highlighted.
Moreover,
this
article
potential
microalgae-derived
as
functional
food
ingredients
role
promoting
health,
future
applications
nutraceutical
industries.
It
also
discussed
challenges
bioavailability
foods.
