Algae Biotechnology for Biomedical and Nutritional Applications
- 1st Edition - January 13, 2025
- Imprint: Academic Press
- Editors: Ashfaq Ahmad, Syed Salman Ashraf
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 2 4 0 0 6 - 5
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 2 4 0 0 7 - 2
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Request a sales quoteAlgal-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.
- Covers basic and applied research on scaling up algal biochemicals for commercial use
- Discusses the underexplored and underutilized health benefits of chemicals derived from marine sources, specifically from algae
- Provides broad coverage of integrated algal biotechnology and engineering for biomedical issues and their solutions
- Provides a roadmap for potential applications of integrated algal biotechnology in dietary supplements and biomedical product
Academics, Researchers, postdoctoral research fellows, graduate students, and industry professionals working in the area of algal biotechnology, medical biotechnology and biomedical engineering for biomedical, health care, and nutrition solutions
- Title of Book
- Cover image
- Title page
- Table of Contents
- Copyright
- Dedication
- List of contributors
- Foreword
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- Chapter 1. Microalgae genetic engineering for enhanced high-value bioproducts for biomedical applications
- Abstract
- 1.1 Introduction
- 1.2 Microalgae genetic engineering techniques
- 1.3 Biomedical application of microalgae
- 1.4 Genetic engineering challenges in microalgae
- 1.5 Future trends and emerging directions
- 1.6 Conclusions
- Acknowledgment
- References
- Chapter 2. Bioactive compounds in marine microalgae for nutritional and pharmaceutical applications
- Abstract
- 2.1 Introduction
- 2.2 High-value bioactive substances from microalgae
- 2.3 Application of microalgal active substances
- 2.4 Conclusion and future perspectives
- Acknowledgments
- References
- Chapter 3. Biomedical applications of microalgae based on anticancer and antimicrobial activities
- Abstract
- 3.1 Introduction
- 3.2 Microalgae compounds with anticancer and antimicrobial activities
- 3.3 Biomedical potential of microalgae compounds: emergent strategies and applications
- 3.4 Conclusions and future research direction
- References
- Chapter 4. Microalgae as health and disease prevention agents
- Abstract
- 4.1 Introduction
- 4.2 Overview of microalgae
- 4.3 Significance of microalgae in health and disease prevention
- 4.4 Omega-3 fatty acids
- 4.5 Polyunsaturated fatty acids
- 4.6 Phycobiliproteins
- 4.7 Vitamins and minerals
- 4.8 Antioxidants properties of microalgae
- 4.9 Reactive oxygen species and oxidative stress
- 4.10 Antioxidant compounds in microalgae
- 4.11 Microalgae and cardiovascular health
- 4.12 Hypolipidemic effects
- 4.13 Antiinflammatory properties
- 4.14 Blood pressure regulation
- 4.15 Microalgae and metabolic disorders
- 4.16 Antiobesity effects
- 4.17 Antidiabetic properties
- 4.18 Immunomodulatory effects of microalgae
- 4.19 Antiinflammatory effects of microalgae
- 4.20 Antiinflammatory compounds from microalgae
- 4.21 Antiallergies and autoimmune disease
- 4.22 Microalgae and cancer prevention
- 4.23 Anticancer properties
- 4.24 Anticancer compounds in microalgae
- 4.25 Future perspective and conclusion
- References
- Chapter 5. Preclinical and clinical applications of algal biomedical products
- Abstract
- 5.1 Introduction
- 5.2 Preclinical and clinical applications of algal products
- 5.3 Conclusions and futures perspectives
- References
- Chapter 6. Antioxidants from microalgae for nutritional applications
- Abstract
- 6.1 Introduction
- 6.2 Microalgae definition
- 6.3 Microalgae phycochemical constituents
- 6.4 Microalgae healthy macromolecules and phytochemicals
- 6.5 Microalgae as a novel prebiotic source
- 6.6 Microalgae health concerns
- 6.7 Ultrasound applications in microalgae field
- 6.8 Conclusion and future directions
- 6.9 Authors’ contributions
- 6.10 Declaration of competing interest
- Acknowledgments
- References
- Chapter 7. Potential microalgae-derived antioxidants as human health supplements nutritional evaluation and benefits
- Abstract
- 7.1 Introduction
- 7.2 Antioxidants and their importance
- 7.3 Microalgae as a promising source of antioxidants
- 7.4 Applications and potential benefits of microalgal antioxidants
- 7.5 Future perspectives and research directions in antioxidant production
- 7.6 Summary of key findings
- References
- Chapter 8. Sustainable microalgae-derived pigments for the food industry
- Abstract
- 8.1 Introduction
- 8.2 The history of microalgae as a food source
- 8.3 Overview of microalgae
- 8.4 Microalgal pigments
- 8.5 Production of microalgal pigments
- 8.6 Nonmechanical extraction techniques
- 8.7 High-pressure homogenization
- 8.8 Synergistic treatments
- 8.9 Genetic engineering to produce pigments from microalgae
- 8.10 Conclusion and future research directions
- References
- Chapter 9. Microalgae: natural active materials for biomedical applications
- Abstract
- 9.1 Introduction
- 9.2 Overview of microalgae
- 9.3 Biomedical applications of microalgae
- 9.4 Methods of microalgae extraction and processing
- 9.5 Characterization techniques
- 9.6 Challenges
- 9.7 Future trends and opportunities
- 9.8 Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 10. Therapeutic potential of microalgae-derived innovative biomaterial
- Abstract
- 10.1 Introduction
- 10.2 Microalgae: an overview
- 10.3 Bioactive compounds from microalgae
- 10.4 Biomedical applications
- 10.5 Commercialization and market trends
- 10.6 Future perspectives and innovations
- 10.7 Conclusion and future prospective
- References
- Chapter 11. Freshwater microalgae: promising food sources with nutritional and functional properties
- Abstract
- 11.1 Introduction and background
- 11.2 Microalgae proteins, composition, and nutritional value
- 11.3 Microalgae proteins, their food applications, and functional properties
- 11.4 Pharmaceutical properties of microalgae and production of active compounds
- 11.5 Recent development and current practices
- 11.6 Future trends in microalgae
- 11.7 Conclusions
- References
- Chapter 12. Nutritional and functional microalgae for human health
- Abstract
- 12.1 Introduction
- 12.2 Composition and nutritional profile of microalgae
- 12.3 Health benefits of microalgae
- 12.4 Microalgae for cardiovascular health
- 12.5 Microalgae and gastrointestinal health
- 12.6 Microalgae and immune functions
- 12.7 Environmental advantages
- 12.8 Safety and quality considerations
- 12.9 Future perspective and conclusions
- References
- Chapter 13. Emerging prospects in microalgae-based biorefineries: potential for carbohydrate-enriched biomass, high-value products, and bioactive compounds
- Abstract
- 13.1 Introduction
- 13.2 Microalgae
- 13.3 Diversity of microalgae and their biorefinery potential
- 13.4 Unique properties of microalgae for biorefinery applications
- 13.5 Cultivation, harvesting, and processing technologies
- 13.6 Applications of microalgae-based biorefinery products
- 13.7 Environmental risk assessment and mitigation strategies
- 13.8 Challenges and opportunities for sustainable development
- 13.9 Conclusions and future prospective
- References
- Chapter 14. Microalgal protein for the animal feed: challenges and perspectives
- Abstract
- 14.1 Introduction
- 14.2 Cultivation condition and strategy to improve protein yield
- 14.3 Amino acid improvement for high nourishment
- 14.4 Downstream process for protein recovery
- 14.5 Cost reductions and market developments
- 14.6 Conclusion and future prospective
- Acknowledgments
- References
- Chapter 15. Scale-up and industrial production of algal biomedical products
- Abstract
- 15.1 Introduction
- 15.2 Microalgae cultivation systems and scalability
- 15.3 Microalgae harvesting and drying in a scale-up facility
- 15.4 Life cycle environmental assessment: case studies and forward guidelines for algal biomedical field
- 15.5 Conclusion
- Acknowledgment
- References
- Chapter 16. Scaling up microalgal cultures for sustainable and nutritional food production
- Abstract
- 16.1 Introduction
- 16.2 Algal biomedical and nutraceutical products
- 16.3 Challenges and considerations in scaling up
- 16.4 Strategies for efficient algal cultivation at industrial scale
- 16.5 Factors affecting the raceways ponds cultivation
- 16.6 Downstream processing and product extraction
- 16.7 Quality control and regulatory considerations
- 16.8 Future trends and outlook
- References
- Chapter 17. Optimizing microalgae culture conditions for high-value biomolecules production
- Abstract
- 17.1 Microalgae: main high-value biomolecules
- 17.2 Microalgae cultivation system—reactor configuration
- 17.3 Main variables interfere with microalgae metabolite production
- 17.4 Limitations and perspectives
- References
- Index
- Edition: 1
- Published: January 13, 2025
- Imprint: Academic Press
- No. of pages: 392
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN: 9780443240065
- eBook ISBN: 9780443240072
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Ashfaq Ahmad
Dr. Ashfaq Ahmad is a Research Scientist in the Department of Biological Sciences at Khalifa University, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. He received his PhD degree in chemical engineering from the UTP, Malaysia, in May 2018. During his MSc and PhD studies, he worked as a Teaching Assistant and Researcher at the UTP. His research interests include algal biotechnology for bioenergy, environmental remediation, and production of high-value biochemicals.
Affiliations and expertise
Research Scientist, Department of Chemical Engineering, Khalifa University of Science and Technology, Abu Dhabi, UAESA
Syed Salman Ashraf
Prof. Syed Salman Ashraf is a Professor of biology at Khalifa University, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. He received his BSc and MSc degrees in biochemistry from Iowa State University and a doctorate from North Carolina State University. He has worked in biotechnology companies in Toronto (Canada) and North Carolina (United States) for more than 6 years in drug discovery, molecular biology, protein purification, and high-throughput screening. His current research interests lie in the areas of applied microbiology and algal biotechnology
Affiliations and expertise
Professor and Acting Chair in Biology, Department of Biology, Khalifa University of Science and Technology, Abu Dhabi, UAERead Algae Biotechnology for Biomedical and Nutritional Applications on ScienceDirect