Chapter 36 - Biomedical applications of algal-based products

Teoh, Ming-Li; Choo, Wu-Thong; Leong, Hazel Jing-Yi; Convey, Peter ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8497-9903. 2025 Chapter 36 - Biomedical applications of algal-based products. In: Gagnon, Yves; Jacob-Lopes, Eduardo; Zepka, Leila Queiroz; Deprá, Mariany Costa, (eds.) Algal Bioreactors: Science, Engineering and Technology of Downstream Processes. London, Elsevier Science Ltd, 567-579. (Woodhead Series in Bioenergy).

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Abstract/Summary

Increasing global morbidity is often associated with communicable or noncommunicable diseases; however, adverse drug effects have also been linked with an increase in mortality worldwide. This has emphasized the need for a wider range of biological therapeutics than is currently available, that are effective with reduced side effects for long-term use. Microalgae are renewable, sustainable and economical sources of aquaculture feed, food ingredients, biofuels, medical products and cosmeceuticals. Products from natural resources such as microalgae have gained increasing popularity for use in healthcare and disease prevention, as these microorganisms can produce bioactive compounds with multiple valuable biological properties such as antioxidant, immunomodulatory, anticancer, antidiabetic and cardiovascular activities. These compounds include vitamins, proteins containing essential amino acids, polysaccharides, fatty acids, minerals, pigments and enzymes. This chapter focuses on the biomedical applications of bioactive compounds obtained from microalgae. We also consider the challenges and future prospects of microalgae as a renewable and sustainable source to fulfill future global demands in the biomedical field.

Item Type:	Publication - Book Section
Digital Object Identifier (DOI):	10.1016/B978-0-443-14058-7.00017-8
ISBN:	9780443140587
Additional Keywords:	Algal-derived products; Bioactive compounds; Biomedical; Microalgae; Sustainable
Date made live:	28 Nov 2024 10:02 +0 (UTC)
URI:	https://nora.nerc.ac.uk/id/eprint/535525

Item Type:

Publication - Book Section

Digital Object Identifier (DOI):

10.1016/B978-0-443-14058-7.00017-8

ISBN:

9780443140587

Additional Keywords:

Algal-derived products; Bioactive compounds; Biomedical; Microalgae; Sustainable

Date made live:

28 Nov 2024 10:02 +0 (UTC)

URI:

https://nora.nerc.ac.uk/id/eprint/535525