Fermentation of algal biomass for its nutritional value: perspectives and revolutions in the food industry

Environmental Technology Reviews, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 13(1), P. 1 - 28

Published: Dec. 16, 2023

Interest in algal-based bio-compounds has increased significantly and could be a healthy replacement for synthetic products. Certain algae accumulate high number of value-added possessing antioxidant anti-inflammatory properties addition to various other medicinal therapeutic properties. These comprise mainly bio-pigments, lipids proteins which are accumulated amounts single cell under conditions stress. However, the rich ketocarotenoid pigments, such as astaxanthin, lutein fucoxanthin, carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, have still miles go commercial global scaling up. Interestingly, several studies support that fermentation algal biomass great significance producing amount these industrial production. Fermentation this may open horizons viable processes valorisation natural resources food, beverages, cosmetic applications. In review, we discussed importance carotenoids, triglycerides, polysaccharides, etc. from micro- macro-algae how leads enhancement food industry. Additionally, perspectives industry better health living habits with implication highlighted.

Language: Английский

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Commercial Applications of Soil Algae

Published: Jan. 1, 2025

Language: Английский

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Comparative Research of Antioxidant, Antimicrobial, Antiprotozoal and Cytotoxic Activities of Edible Suillus sp. Fruiting Body Extracts

Foods, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 14(7), P. 1130 - 1130

Published: March 25, 2025

The aim of this study was to evaluate bioactive properties Basidiomycota fungi, mainly Suillus sp. Wide spectrum activities were revealed for S. variegatus, luteus, bovinus and granulatus; obtained results compared with other common fungi. Total Phenolic Content (TPC) varied from 245.32 ± 5.45 580.77 13.10 (mg (GAE) per 100 g dry weight) in methanolic extracts granulatus fruiting bodies, respectively. In ethyl acetate extracts, the highest TPC variegatus (310 9.68, mg (GAE)/100 g, matter), lowest means luteus (105 3.55, weight). tested species exhibited a stronger antioxidant activity (AA) scavenge DPPH● ABTS•+ than ones, effects determined (EC50, 0.15 0.05 0.23 0.05%, respectively). case AA evaluated granulatus. (EC50 ABTS•+, 0.81 0.30 0.95 0.22%, scavenging potential 0.25 0.74 0.10 (mmol/L, TROLOX equivalent, body respectively) extracts. demonstrated widest range antimicrobial against both gram-positive gram-negative bacteria (from 11.7 1.3 28.5 3.3 mm Pseudomonas aeruginosa Bacillus mycoides, respectively); two fungal strains (up 13.6 0.4 on Meyerozyma guilliermondii) agar disc diffusion tests. Our that most not active enough parasites: Trypanosoma cruzi, brucei, Leishmania infantum Plasmodium falciparum. Only showed good antiprotozoal P. falciparum (12.70 µg/mL). Cytotoxic observed human diploid lung cells MRC-5 SV2 by (64.45 For comparative purposes, Lithuanian such as Xerocomus (X. badius, X. chrysenteron subtomentosus), Tylopilus felleus, Phallus impudicus Pycnoporus cinnabarinus investigated their activity. broadest overall effects: 1.32 µg/mL T. 1.46 falciparum, 3.93 cruzi 21.53 L. infantum. Additionally, extract strong cytotoxicity (13.05 investigation metabolites is important development new generation antioxidants, antimicrobials, antiparasitic anticancer agents.

Language: Английский

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Medicinal Mushroom Extracts from Hericium coralloides and Trametes versicolor Exert Differential Immunomodulatory Effects on Immune Cells from Older Adults In Vitro

Nutrients, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 15(9), P. 2227 - 2227

Published: May 8, 2023

Medicinal mushroom extracts (MMEs) exert immunomodulatory effects on innate immunity. The present study aimed to examine the effect of medicinal components in vitro immune cell responses inflammatory stimuli by peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) isolated from older adults, where function is altered. PBMCs were treated with Hericium coralloides (HC) and Trametes versicolor (TV) prior stimulation rhinovirus A1 (RVA1), influenza A/H1N1pdm09 (H1N1), lipopolysaccharide (LPS), or house dust mite (HDM) for 48 h. In presence virus, type I II IFN significantly (p < 0.05) decreased following treatment at least one concentration all compared untreated controls, along significant increases pro-inflammatory cytokines (IL-1β, IL-6, IL-8). LPS, TV reduced IL-1β cells. HDM, IL-5 and/or IL-13 was dose extracts. MMEs differential release antiviral mediators vitro. Reduced 2 cytokine HDM may be beneficial conditions allergic inflammation present, including asthma, rhinitis, eczema. Further research needed vivo.

Language: Английский

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The Potential of Co-Designing with Living Organisms: Towards a New Ecological Paradigm in Architecture

Sustainability, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 16(2), P. 673 - 673

Published: Jan. 12, 2024

Living organisms have been progressively used by designers to propose alternative design outcomes aiming towards more ecological aspects. The development and manufacturing of new materials or components from living are achievable in textile, fashion, product than architecture construction due the scale, multi-layer constraints, requirements. aim this paper is investigate interdisciplinary framework, opportunities, limitations introducing into process, including implementation ideas prototyping until commercialization. In paper, we focus on three types organisms: algae, bacteria, fungi. Firstly, overviewed studied existing projects experimentations understand process fabrication other domains comparison architecture. Secondly, selected case studies for each organism analyze. We collected data conducted interviews with multidisciplinary experts involved case. Our findings show a better understanding potential integrate architectural design, advantages, difficulties awareness. results interview comparative analysis advantages constraints future outlooks use as part also discussed.

Language: Английский

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