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.
Table of Contents
1. Microalgae Genetic Engineering for Enhanced High-Value Bioproducts for Biomedical Applications2. Bioactive compounds in marine microalgae for nutritional and pharmaceutical applications
3. Biomedical Properties of Microalgae for Anticancer, Antiviral, Antibacterial, and Antifungal
4. Microalgae as Health and Disease Prevention Agents
5. Pre-clinical and clinical applications of algal biomedical products
6. Antioxidants from microalgae for nutritional applications
7. Potential of Microalgae-Derived Antioxidants as Human Health Supplements: Nutritional Evaluation and Benefits
8. Sustainable Microalgae-derived Pigments for the Food Industry
9. Microalgae: Natural Active Materials for Biomedical Applications
10. Therapeutic Potential of microalgae-derived innovative Biomaterials
11. Freshwater Microalgae: Promising Food Sources with Nutritional and Functional Properties
12. Nutritional and Functional Microalgae for Human Health
13. Advancements and Prospects in Microalgae-Based Biorefineries: Unlocking the Potential for Carbohydrate-Enriched Biomass, High-Value Products, and Bioactive Compounds
14. Microalgal Protein for Animal Feed: Challenges and Perspectives
15. Scale-up and industrial production of algal biomedical products
16. Scaling up Microalgal Cultures for Sustainable and Nutritional Food Production
17. Optimizing microalgae culture conditions for high-value bioproducts production
