Role of Algal-derived Bioactive Compounds in Human Health.

Q3 Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology
Gyanendra Tripathi, Priyanka Dubey, Suhail Ahmad, Alvina Farooqui, Vishal Mishra
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Abstract

Algae is emerging as a bioresource with high biological potential. Various algal strains have been used in traditional medicines and human diets worldwide. They are a rich source of bioactive compounds like ascorbic acid, riboflavin, pantothenate, biotin, folic acid, nicotinic acid, phycocyanins, gamma-linolenic acid (GLA), adrenic acid (ARA), docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), etc. Beta-carotene, astaxanthin, and phycobiliproteins are different classes of pigments that are found in algae. They possess antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and anticancer properties. The sulfur-coated polysaccharides in algae have been used as an anticancer, antibacterial, and antiviral agent. Scientists have exploited algal-derived bioactive compounds for developing lead molecules against several diseases. Due to the surge in research on bioactive molecules from algae, industries have started showing interest in patenting for the large-scale production of bioactive compounds having applications in sectors like pharmaceuticals, food, and beverage. In the food industry, algae are used as a thickening, gelling, and stabilizing agent. Due to their gelling and thickening characteristics, the most valuable algae products are macroalgal polysaccharides such as agar, alginates, and carrageenan. The high protein, lipid, and nutrient content in microalgae makes it a superfood for aquaculture. The present review aims at describing various non-energy-based applications of algae in pharmaceuticals, food and beverage, cosmetics, and nutraceuticals. This review attempts to analyze information on algal-derived drugs that have shown better potential and reached clinical trials.

藻类生物活性化合物在人类健康中的作用。
藻类是一种新兴的生物资源,具有很高的生物潜力。各种藻类菌株已被用于世界各地的传统医药和人类饮食中。它们是抗坏血酸、核黄素、泛酸、生物素、叶酸、烟酸、藻蓝蛋白、γ-亚麻酸(GLA)、肾上腺酸(ARA)、二十二碳六烯酸(DHA)、二十碳五烯酸(EPA)等生物活性化合物的丰富来源。β-胡萝卜素、虾青素和藻蓝蛋白是藻类中不同种类的色素。它们具有抗氧化、抗炎和抗癌特性。藻类中的硫涂层多糖已被用作抗癌、抗菌和抗病毒剂。科学家们利用从藻类中提取的生物活性化合物来开发抗多种疾病的先导分子。由于对藻类生物活性分子的研究激增,各行业开始对大规模生产生物活性化合物的专利表现出兴趣,这些化合物可应用于制药、食品和饮料等行业。在食品行业,藻类被用作增稠剂、胶凝剂和稳定剂。由于其胶凝和增稠特性,最有价值的藻类产品是大型藻类多糖,如琼脂、海藻酸盐和卡拉胶。微藻中的高蛋白、高脂和高营养成分使其成为水产养殖的超级食品。本综述旨在介绍藻类在制药、食品饮料、化妆品和营养保健品方面的各种非能源应用。本综述试图分析有关藻类衍生药物的信息,这些药物已显示出较好的潜力并已进入临床试验阶段。
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Recent patents on biotechnology
Recent patents on biotechnology Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology-Biotechnology
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期刊介绍: Recent Patents on Biotechnology publishes review articles by experts on recent patents on biotechnology. A selection of important and recent patents on biotechnology is also included in the journal. The journal is essential reading for all researchers involved in all fields of biotechnology.
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