Cited by 576Seaweed-derived Bioactive CompoundsPlant Growth Enhancement TechniquesAlgal biology and biofuel production

Algae as Production Systems of Bioactive Compounds

Michalak, Izabela, Chojnacka, Katarzyna·2015·Engineering in Life Sciences

Abstract

Algal extracts are gaining increasing interest due to their unique composition and possibilities of wide industrial applications. Various extraction techniques are used for conversion of algal biomass into extracts. Recently, attention of scientists has been paid to novel methods, such as enzyme‐assisted extraction, microwave‐assisted extraction, pressurized liquid extraction, supercritical fluid extraction, and ultrasound‐assisted extraction, which enable the extraction of biologically active compounds without their degradation. In this review, the properties of biologically active compounds extracted from the biomass of algae reported in the literature are presented in a structured way. Algal extracts contain compounds such as carbohydrates, proteins, minerals, oil, fats, polyunsaturated fatty acids as well as bioactive compounds such as antioxidants (polyphenols, tocopherols [vitamin E], vitamin C, mycosporine‐like amino acids), and pigments, such as carotenoids (carotene xanthophyll), chlorophylls, and phycobilins (phycocyanin, phycoerythrin), which possess antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal, antioxidative, anti‐inflammatory, and antitumor properties. Finally, we assemble a list of applications of algal extracts in different developing branches of agriculture (biostimulants, bioregulators, feed additives) and in pharmaceutical industry.

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  • Algal components offer antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and free radical scavenging properties, leading to applications in food, feed, supplements, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics.

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Authors
Michalak, I., & Chojnacka, K.
Affiliations
Wrocław University of Science and Technology (PL)
Venue
Engineering in Life Sciences
Publisher
Wiley
Published
2015-01-28
Volume
15
Issue
2
Pages
160-176
ISSN
  • 1618-0240 (ISSN-L)
  • 1618-2863
OpenAlex
W2002276787
Cited by
576
References
112
Citations by year
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FWCI
26.45
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
Engineering in Life Sciences (publishedVersion)
Funders
The National Science Centre in Poland (2012/05/D/ST5/03379)
Topics
  • Life Sciences › Agricultural and Biological Sciences › Aquatic Science › Seaweed-derived Bioactive Compounds
  • Life Sciences › Agricultural and Biological Sciences › Plant Science › Plant Growth Enhancement Techniques
  • Physical Sciences › Energy › Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment › Algal biology and biofuel production
Keywords
algae, algal extracts, bioactive compounds, extraction methods, enzymatic extraction, microwave-assisted extraction, accelerated solvent extraction, supercritical fluid extraction, ultrasound-assisted extraction, antioxidants, polyphenols, mycosporine-like amino acids, carotenoids, phycocyanin, phycoerythrin, chlorophyll, polyunsaturated fatty acids, antibacterial activity, antifungal activity, anti-inflammatory activity, anticancer activity, biostimulants, feed additives, pharmaceutical applications

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