Health applications of bioactive compounds from marine microalgae

Marine microalgae and cyanobacteria are very rich in several chemical compounds and, therefore, they may be used in several biological applications related with health benefits, among others. This review brings the research up-to-date on the bioactive compounds produced by marine unicellular algae,...

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Published in:Life sciences (1973) 2013-10, Vol.93 (15), p.479-486
Main Authors: de Jesus Raposo, Maria Filomena, de Morais, Rui Manuel Santos Costa, de Morais, Alcina Maria Miranda Bernardo
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Algae
animal nutrition
Animals
aquaculture
Bioactive compounds
bioactive properties
Biological Factors - therapeutic use
Cyanobacteria
Cyanobacteria - chemistry
Dietary Supplements
enzymes
Health applications
human health
Humans
Marine
Marine microalgae
microalgae
Microalgae - chemistry
Molecular Structure
Nutraceuticals
Oxidative stress
pigments
polyunsaturated fatty acids
proteins
sterols
therapeutics
vitamins
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Summary:Marine microalgae and cyanobacteria are very rich in several chemical compounds and, therefore, they may be used in several biological applications related with health benefits, among others. This review brings the research up-to-date on the bioactive compounds produced by marine unicellular algae, directly or indirectly related to human health. It covers and goes through the most studied applications of substances such as PUFA, sterols, proteins and enzymes, vitamins and pigments, in areas so diverse as human and animal nutrition, therapeutics, and aquaculture. The great potential of marine microalgae and the biocoumpounds they produce are discussed in this review. [Display omitted]
ISSN:0024-3205
1879-0631
DOI:10.1016/j.lfs.2013.08.002