Algal-based functional foods have potential health benefits, and their commercial value depends on their application in the food and nutraceutical industries. Algae Biotechnology for Biomedical and Nutritional Applications provides a comprehensive overview of different micro- and macroalgal species, their industrial production processes, and the latest advancements in and applications of algae in biomedical fields.
This book describes advances in the biomedical and nutritional applications of algae achieved during the last decade, identifies gaps in the present knowledge, and proposes research areas for the future. This book covers various aspects of algal biotechnology, from the basics to large-scale cultivation, harvesting, and processing, for a variety of high-value bioproducts. Additionally, it also covers topics such as algal biomaterials, algal medicinal foods, algal production for bio-medicine, as well as applications in pharmaceutical, nutritional, and value-added bioproducts. With contributions from an international array of expert researchers in the field, this book is a comprehensive resource for academics, researchers, postgraduates, graduate students, and industry professionals.
1. Title of Book - p. i 2. Cover image - p. i 3. Title page - p. ii 4. Table of Contents - p. iii 5. Copyright - p. iv 6. Dedication - p. v 7. List of contributors - p. xiii 8. Foreword - p. xix 9. Preface - p. xxi 10. Acknowledgments - p. xxiii 11. Chapter 1. Microalgae genetic engineering for enhanced high-value bioproducts for biomedical applications - p. 1 12. Chapter 2. Bioactive compounds in marine microalgae for nutritional and pharmaceutical applications - p. 33 13. Chapter 3. Biomedical applications of microalgae based on anticancer and antimicrobial activities - p. 47 14. Chapter 4. Microalgae as health and disease prevention agents - p. 69 15. Chapter 5. Preclinical and clinical applications of algal biomedical products - p. 89 16. Chapter 6. Antioxidants from microalgae for nutritional applications - p. 113 17. Chapter 7. Potential microalgae-derived antioxidants as human health supplements nutritional evaluation and benefits - p. 131 18. Chapter 8. Sustainable microalgae-derived pigments for the food industry - p. 145 19. Chapter 9. Microalgae: natural active materials for biomedical applications - p. 167 20. Chapter 10. Therapeutic potential of microalgae-derived innovative biomaterial - p. 191 21. Chapter 11. Freshwater microalgae: promising food sources with nutritional and functional properties - p. 205 22. Chapter 12. Nutritional and functional microalgae for human health - p. 219 23. Chapter 13. Emerging prospects in microalgae-based biorefineries: potential for carbohydrate-enriched biomass, high-value products, and bioactive compounds - p. 235 24. Chapter 14. Microalgal protein for the animal feed: challenges and perspectives - p. 251 25. Chapter 15. Scale-up and industrial production of algal biomedical products - p. 269 26. Chapter 16. Scaling up microalgal cultures for sustainable and nutritional food production - p. 295 27. Chapter 17. Optimizing microalgae culture conditions for high-value biomolecules production - p. 325 28. Index - p. 349
Algal-based functional foods have potential health benefits, and their commercial value depends on their application in the food and nutraceutical industries. Algae Biotechnology for Biomedical and Nutritional Applications provides a comprehensive overview of different micro- and macroalgal species, their industrial production processes, and the latest advancements in and applications of algae in biomedical fields.
This book describes advances in the biomedical and nutritional applications of algae achieved during the last decade, identifies gaps in the present knowledge, and proposes research areas for the future. This book covers various aspects of algal biotechnology, from the basics to large-scale cultivation, harvesting, and processing, for a variety of high-value bioproducts. Additionally, it also covers topics such as algal biomaterials, algal medicinal foods, algal production for bio-medicine, as well as applications in pharmaceutical, nutritional, and value-added bioproducts. With contributions from an international array of expert researchers in the field, this book is a comprehensive resource for academics, researchers, postgraduates, graduate students, and industry professionals.
1. Title of Book - p. i 2. Cover image - p. i 3. Title page - p. ii 4. Table of Contents - p. iii 5. Copyright - p. iv 6. Dedication - p. v 7. List of contributors - p. xiii 8. Foreword - p. xix 9. Preface - p. xxi 10. Acknowledgments - p. xxiii 11. Chapter 1. Microalgae genetic engineering for enhanced high-value bioproducts for biomedical applications - p. 1 12. Chapter 2. Bioactive compounds in marine microalgae for nutritional and pharmaceutical applications - p. 33 13. Chapter 3. Biomedical applications of microalgae based on anticancer and antimicrobial activities - p. 47 14. Chapter 4. Microalgae as health and disease prevention agents - p. 69 15. Chapter 5. Preclinical and clinical applications of algal biomedical products - p. 89 16. Chapter 6. Antioxidants from microalgae for nutritional applications - p. 113 17. Chapter 7. Potential microalgae-derived antioxidants as human health supplements nutritional evaluation and benefits - p. 131 18. Chapter 8. Sustainable microalgae-derived pigments for the food industry - p. 145 19. Chapter 9. Microalgae: natural active materials for biomedical applications - p. 167 20. Chapter 10. Therapeutic potential of microalgae-derived innovative biomaterial - p. 191 21. Chapter 11. Freshwater microalgae: promising food sources with nutritional and functional properties - p. 205 22. Chapter 12. Nutritional and functional microalgae for human health - p. 219 23. Chapter 13. Emerging prospects in microalgae-based biorefineries: potential for carbohydrate-enriched biomass, high-value products, and bioactive compounds - p. 235 24. Chapter 14. Microalgal protein for the animal feed: challenges and perspectives - p. 251 25. Chapter 15. Scale-up and industrial production of algal biomedical products - p. 269 26. Chapter 16. Scaling up microalgal cultures for sustainable and nutritional food production - p. 295 27. Chapter 17. Optimizing microalgae culture conditions for high-value biomolecules production - p. 325 28. Index - p. 349
