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Advances in microalgal cell wall polysaccharides: a review focused on structure, production, and biological application.
Colusse, Guilherme Augusto; Carneiro, Jaqueline; Duarte, Maria Eugênia Rabello; Carvalho, Julio Cesar de; Noseda, Miguel Daniel.
Affiliation
  • Colusse GA; Graduate Program in Bioprocess Engineering and Biotechnology, Federal University of Paraná, Curitiba, Brazil.
  • Carneiro J; Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Department, Federal University of Paraná, Curitiba, Brazil.
  • Duarte MER; Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Department, Federal University of Paraná, Curitiba, Brazil.
  • Carvalho JC; Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Department, Federal University of Paraná, Curitiba, Brazil.
  • Noseda MD; Bioprocess Engineering and Biotechnology Department, Federal University of Paraná, Curitiba, Brazil.
Crit Rev Biotechnol ; 42(4): 562-577, 2022 Jun.
Article in En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-34320897
Microalgae have been shown to be useful in several biotechnological fields due to their feasible cultivation and high-value biomolecules production. Several substances of interest produced by microalgae, such as: proteins, lipids, and natural colorants, have already been explored. Based on the continuing demand for new natural molecules, microalgae could also be a valuable source of polysaccharides. Polysaccharides are extremely important in aquaculture, cosmetics, pharmaceutical, and food industries, and have great economic impact worldwide. Despite this, reviews on microalgal polysaccharide production, biological activity, and chemical structure are not abundant. Moreover, techniques of microalgal cultivation, coupled with carbohydrate production, need to be clarified in order to develop forward-looking technologies. The present review provides an overview of the main advances in microalgal cell wall polysaccharide production, as well as their associated potential biological applications and chemical structure. Several studies on future prospects, related to microalgae are presented, highlighting the key challenges in microalgal polysaccharide production.
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Full text: 1 Collection: 01-internacional Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Microalgae Language: En Journal: Crit Rev Biotechnol Journal subject: BIOTECNOLOGIA Year: 2022 Document type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Country of publication: United kingdom

Full text: 1 Collection: 01-internacional Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Microalgae Language: En Journal: Crit Rev Biotechnol Journal subject: BIOTECNOLOGIA Year: 2022 Document type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Country of publication: United kingdom