Abstract
Microalgae produce a variety of bioactive components that provide benefits to human and animal health. Cryptophytes are one of the major groups of microalgae, with more than 20 genera comprised of 200 species. Recently, cryptophytes have attracted scientific attention because of their characteristics and biotechnological potential. For example, they are rich in a number of chemical compounds, such as fatty acids, carotenoids, phycobiliproteins and polysaccharides, which are mainly used for food, medicine, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals. This paper provides a review of studies that assess protective algal compounds and introduce cryptophytes as a remarkable source of bioactive components that may be usable in biomedical and pharmaceutical sciences.
Original language | English |
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Article number | 618836 |
Journal | Frontiers in Pharmacology |
Volume | 11 |
Number of pages | 17 |
ISSN | 1663-9812 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2 Feb 2021 |
MoE publication type | A2 Review article in a scientific journal |
Fields of Science
- carotenoida
- cryptophytes
- fatty acids
- mycosporine-like amino acids
- phenolics
- polysaccharides
- sterols
- vitamins
- 317 Pharmacy