Bioactive Derivatives from Algae: Properties and Applications in Pharmaceuticals

IF 1.4 Q4 GREEN & SUSTAINABLE SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

Environmental and Climate Technologies Pub Date : 2023-01-01 DOI:10.2478/rtuect-2023-0032

Anna Merlo, Fosca Conti

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Abstract Using algae metabolites is considered a current and innovative topic of interest. Among the various applying sectors such as food, manufacturing, and environment, these organisms are also characterized by a high therapeutic potential. The influence of biotic and abiotic factors allows the production of different bioactive compounds, such as carbohydrates, polyphenols, proteins, vitamins, sterols, fatty acids and many others. The algal biomass is investigated to discover and develop new possible therapies and nowadays different properties have been determined, like antioxidant, antiviral, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, antidiabetic. Typical examples include the application of algae in diabetes mellitus, which is a disease that is continually spreading throughout Europe and the world. Numerous trials are currently underway to develop innovative and effective treatments, as well as several algae are being investigated in order to gain a deeper understanding of this pathology. In recent studies it has been demonstrated that metabolites such as polyphenols, polysaccharides and pigments, by their inhibitory activity, are capable of reducing blood glucose levels and increasing the amount of insulin.

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藻类的生物活性衍生物:性质及其在药物中的应用

利用藻类代谢物被认为是一个当前和创新的话题。在食品、制造、环境等应用领域，这些生物也具有很高的治疗潜力。生物和非生物因素的影响可以产生不同的生物活性化合物，如碳水化合物、多酚、蛋白质、维生素、甾醇、脂肪酸等。对藻类生物量进行研究，以发现和开发新的可能的治疗方法，目前已经确定了不同的特性，如抗氧化，抗病毒，抗菌，抗炎，抗糖尿病。典型的例子包括藻类在糖尿病中的应用，糖尿病是一种不断在欧洲和世界蔓延的疾病。目前正在进行大量的试验，以开发创新和有效的治疗方法，并且正在研究几种藻类，以便更深入地了解这种病理。最近的研究表明，代谢产物，如多酚、多糖和色素，通过它们的抑制活性，能够降低血糖水平，增加胰岛素的数量。

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Environmental and Climate Technologies GREEN & SUSTAINABLE SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY-

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3.10

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28.60%

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审稿时长

16 weeks

期刊介绍： Environmental and Climate Technologies provides a forum for information on innovation, research and development in the areas of environmental science, energy resources and processes, innovative technologies and energy efficiency. Authors are encouraged to submit manuscripts which cover the range from bioeconomy, sustainable technology development, life cycle analysis, eco-design, climate change mitigation, innovative solutions for pollution reduction to resilience, the energy efficiency of buildings, secure and sustainable energy supplies. The Journal ensures international publicity for original research and innovative work. A variety of themes are covered through a multi-disciplinary approach, one which integrates all aspects of environmental science: -Sustainability of technology development- Bioeconomy- Cleaner production, end of pipe production- Zero emission technologies- Eco-design- Life cycle analysis- Eco-efficiency- Environmental impact assessment- Environmental management systems- Resilience- Energy and carbon markets- Greenhouse gas emission reduction and climate technologies- Methodologies for the evaluation of sustainability- Renewable energy resources- Solar, wind, geothermal, hydro energy, biomass sources: algae, wood, straw, biogas, energetic plants and organic waste- Waste management- Quality of outdoor and indoor environment- Environmental monitoring and evaluation- Heat and power generation, including district heating and/or cooling- Energy efficiency.