Phycobiliproteins from cyanobacteria: Chemistry and biotechnological applications
F Pagels, AC Guedes, HM Amaro, A Kijjoa… - Biotechnology …, 2019 - Elsevier
Phycobiliproteins are a group of water soluble proteins with an associated chromophore,
responsible for the light-harvesting in cyanobacteria. They are divided in four main types …
responsible for the light-harvesting in cyanobacteria. They are divided in four main types …
[HTML][HTML] Abiotic stresses as tools for metabolites in microalgae
Microalgae, due to various environmental stresses, constantly tune their cellular
mechanisms to cope with them. The accumulation of the stress metabolites is closely related …
mechanisms to cope with them. The accumulation of the stress metabolites is closely related …
[HTML][HTML] Phycocyanin and phycoerythrin: Strategies to improve production yield and chemical stability
M Hsieh-Lo, G Castillo, MA Ochoa-Becerra, L Mojica - Algal Research, 2019 - Elsevier
Phycocyanin and phycoerythrin are photosynthetic pigments extracted from microalgae with
great biotechnological potential due to their intense colors, fluorescent properties and …
great biotechnological potential due to their intense colors, fluorescent properties and …
Effect of metals, metalloids and metallic nanoparticles on microalgae growth and industrial product biosynthesis: a review
Microalgae are a source of numerous compounds that can be used in many branches of
industry. Synthesis of such compounds in microalgal cells can be amplified under stress …
industry. Synthesis of such compounds in microalgal cells can be amplified under stress …
[HTML][HTML] Biosynthesis and biotechnological interventions for commercial production of microalgal pigments: A review
Microalgae are photosynthetic eukaryotes that serve as microbial cell factories for the
production of useful biochemicals, including pigments. These pigments are eco-friendly …
production of useful biochemicals, including pigments. These pigments are eco-friendly …
Carotenoids from cyanobacteria: Biotechnological potential and optimization strategies
F Pagels, V Vasconcelos, AC Guedes - Biomolecules, 2021 - mdpi.com
Carotenoids are tetraterpenoids molecules present in all photosynthetic organisms,
responsible for better light-harvesting and energy dissipation in photosynthesis. In …
responsible for better light-harvesting and energy dissipation in photosynthesis. In …
Ecological and biotechnological aspects of pigmented microbes: A way forward in development of food and pharmaceutical grade pigments
R Chatragadda, L Dufossé - Microorganisms, 2021 - mdpi.com
Microbial pigments play multiple roles in the ecosystem construction, survival, and fitness of
all kinds of organisms. Considerably, microbial (bacteria, fungi, yeast, and microalgae) …
all kinds of organisms. Considerably, microbial (bacteria, fungi, yeast, and microalgae) …
Microalgae: a promising source of bioactive phycobiliproteins
L Tounsi, H Ben Hlima, F Hentati, O Hentati, H Derbel… - Marine Drugs, 2023 - mdpi.com
Phycobiliproteins are photosynthetic light-harvesting pigments isolated from microalgae with
fluorescent, colorimetric and biological properties, making them a potential commodity in the …
fluorescent, colorimetric and biological properties, making them a potential commodity in the …
[HTML][HTML] Microalgae pigments as a sustainable approach to textile dyeing: A critical review
Microalgae derived pigments, such as phycobiliproteins, chlorophylls, and carotenoids, offer
eco-friendly alternatives to synthetic dyes. These pigments are known for their vibrant colors …
eco-friendly alternatives to synthetic dyes. These pigments are known for their vibrant colors …
[HTML][HTML] Influence of spectral light quality on the pigment concentrations and biomass productivity of Arthrospira platensis
GM Lima, PCN Teixeira, CMLL Teixeira, D Filócomo… - Algal research, 2018 - Elsevier
The species in the Arthrospira genus are cultured at a large scale throughout the world
primarily for food supplements for human and animal diets. These species are valued for the …
primarily for food supplements for human and animal diets. These species are valued for the …