Marine cosmetics and the blue bioeconomy: from sourcing to success stories
Ana Rotter,
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Despoina Varamogianni-Mamatsi,
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Alenka Zvonar Pobirk
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iScience,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
27(12), P. 111339 - 111339
Published: Nov. 7, 2024
As
the
global
population
continues
to
grow,
so
does
demand
for
longer,
healthier
lives
and
environmentally
responsible
choices.
Consumers
are
increasingly
drawn
naturally
sourced
products
with
proven
health
wellbeing
benefits.
The
marine
environment
presents
a
promising
yet
underexplored
resource
cosmetics
industry,
offering
bioactive
compounds
potential
safe
biocompatible
ingredients.
This
manuscript
provides
comprehensive
overview
of
organisms
production,
highlighting
marine-derived
their
applications
in
skin/hair/oral-care
products,
cosmeceuticals
more.
It
also
lays
down
critical
safety
considerations
addresses
methodologies
sourcing
compounds,
including
harvesting,
biorefinery
concept,
use
systems
biology
enhanced
product
development,
relevant
regulatory
landscape.
review
is
enriched
by
three
case
studies:
design
macroalgal
skincare
Iceland,
establishment
microalgal
spin-off
Italy,
utilization
proteins
cosmeceutical
applications.
Language: Английский
Genetic Analysis of Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids Biosynthesis Pathway Determines Four Distinct Thraustochytrid Types
Sou‐Yu Cheng,
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Yijing Chen,
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Hsiu‐Chin Lin
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Environmental Microbiology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
27(4)
Published: March 28, 2025
ABSTRACT
Thraustochytrids,
diverse
marine
unicellular
protists
encompassing
over
10
recognised
genera,
are
renowned
for
synthesising
polyunsaturated
fatty
acids
(PUFAs),
with
content
and
composition
varying
substantially
across
genera.
While
PUFAs
known
to
be
produced
via
PUFA
synthase
(PUFA‐S)
and/or
elongase/desaturase
(ELO/DES)
pathways,
the
distinctions
in
genes
involved
remain
unexplored.
This
study
analysed
biosynthetic
19
thraustochytrid
strains
six
categorising
them
into
four
types.
Type
I
exclusively
utilises
ELO/DES
pathway,
II
employs
both
PUFA‐S
complete
while
Types
III
IV
primarily
rely
on
PUFA‐S,
lacking
canonical
Δ9
desaturase
missing
most
elongase
enzymes.
Notably,
ATP‐citrate
lyase
(
ACLY
)
exclusive
II,
β‐carotene
hydroxylase
CrtZ
is
absent
these
absence
suggests
alternative
acetyl‐CoA
supply
pathways
IV,
whereas
implies
either
a
lack
of
specific
xanthophylls
or
II.
Synteny
analysis
revealed
conserved
genomic
organisation
genes,
indicating
shared
evolutionary
trajectory.
provides
insights
genetic
diversity
underlying
biosynthesis
thraustochytrids,
proposing
putative
lineages.
Language: Английский
Seasonal dynamics of thraustochytrids in mangrove rhizospheres for microbial interactions, PUFA production
Scientific Reports,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(1)
Published: March 7, 2025
This
study
investigated
seasonal
variations
of
thraustochytrids
in
rhizosphere
soil
collected
from
two
mangrove
species
Rhizophora
apiculata
and
Avicennia
marina
natural
planted
stands.
Thraustochytrid
counts
were
higher
the
stand
than
site.
The
varied
seasonally,
being
highest
post-monsoon
season
followed
by
summer,
monsoon,
pre-monsoon.
exhibited
positive
correlations
(p
<
0.01)
with
Total
heterotrophic
bacteria
(THB),
azotobacters,
actinobacteria,
fungi,
yeasts,
Trichoderma.
However,
a
negative
correlation
was
observed
cyanobacteria.
also
had
silt,
clay,
nitrogen,
phosphorus,
potassium,
chromium,
copper,
magnesium,
cadmium,
zinc
redox
potential,
but,
temperature,
pH,
pore
water
salinity,
total
organic
carbon
sand
content
samples.
In
present
study,
113
thraustochytrid
strains
isolated
habitats.
only
48
pure
cultures
survived
after
sub-cultured
three
times.
Based
on
survivability,
color,
shape,
isolates
each
sampling
site
selected.
predominant
24
identified
based
their
morphological,
molecular
characteristics
classified
under
five
genera:
Thraustochytrium,
Schizochytrium,
Botryochytrium,
Parietichytrium,
Aurantiochytrium.
Among
isolates,
Aurantiochytrium
sp.
(AKTSK-06)
produced
biomass
15.71
g/L
(January-March,
2023),
(PVTSK-03)
accumulated
lipid
61.33%.
Thraustochytrids
found
to
contain
Omega-3
poly
unsaturated
fatty
acids
(PUFAs),
such
as
EPA
up
8.89%
(VRTSK-01),
DPA
9.65%
(AKTSK-03),
DHA
47.46%
(AKTSK-06).
Thus,
mangroves
provide
an
ideal
ecological
niche
for
abundant
supply
omega-3
potential
industrial
applications.
Language: Английский
Optimization of Squalene Production by Pseudozyma sp. P4-22
Molecules,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
30(7), P. 1646 - 1646
Published: April 7, 2025
Squalene
is
an
important
bioactive
substance
widely
used
in
the
food,
pharmaceutical,
and
cosmetic
industries.
Microbial
production
of
squalene
has
gained
prominence
recent
years
due
to
its
sustainability,
safety,
environmental
friendliness.
In
this
study,
a
mutant
strain,
Pseudozyma
sp.
P4-22,
with
enhanced
squalene-producing
ability,
was
obtained
through
atmospheric
room
temperature
plasma
mutagenesis
previously
screened
yeast
SD301.
The
P4-22
strain
demonstrated
ability
produce
using
various
carbon
nitrogen
sources.
We
optimized
culture
conditions
by
employing
cost-effective
corn
steep
liquor
as
source,
optimal
pH
sea
salt
concentration
medium
were
determined
be
5.5
5
g/L,
respectively.
Under
cultivation
conditions,
biomass
reached
64.42
g/L
2.06
respectively,
L
fed-batch
fermentation.
This
study
highlights
potential
promising
for
commercial-scale
squalene.
Language: Английский
Bioprocess conditions and regulation factors to optimize squalene production in thraustochytrids
World Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
39(9)
Published: July 14, 2023
Language: Английский
Thraustochytrids: Evolution, Ultrastructure, Biotechnology, and Modeling
А. Г. Мензоров,
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Daniil A. Iukhtanov,
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Ludmila G. Naumenko
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International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
25(23), P. 13172 - 13172
Published: Dec. 7, 2024
The
thraustochytrids
are
a
group
of
marine
protists
known
for
their
significant
ecological
roles
as
decomposers
and
parasites
well
potential
biotechnological
applications,
yet
evolutionary
structural
diversity
remains
poorly
understood.
Our
review
critically
examines
the
phylogeny
this
taxa,
utilizing
available
up-to-date
knowledge
taxonomic
classifications.
Additionally,
advanced
imaging
techniques,
including
electron
microscopy,
employed
to
explore
ultrastructural
characteristics
these
organisms,
revealing
key
features
that
contribute
adaptive
capabilities
in
varying
environments.
integration
with
omics
data
highlights
huge
thraustochytrids,
particularly
producing
ω-3
fatty
acids
other
bioactive
compounds.
underscores
importance
systems
biology
approach
understanding
urgent
need
novel,
accurate
research
unlock
full
potential.
Overall,
aims
foster
deeper
appreciation
by
synthesizing
information
on
evolution,
ultrastructure,
practical
thereby
providing
foundation
future
studies
microbiology
biotechnology.
Language: Английский