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 …

[HTML][HTML] Abiotic stresses as tools for metabolites in microalgae

C Paliwal, M Mitra, K Bhayani, SVV Bharadwaj… - Bioresource …, 2017 - Elsevier
Microalgae, due to various environmental stresses, constantly tune their cellular
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 …

Effect of metals, metalloids and metallic nanoparticles on microalgae growth and industrial product biosynthesis: a review

K Miazek, W Iwanek, C Remacle, A Richel… - International Journal of …, 2015 - mdpi.com
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 …

[HTML][HTML] Biosynthesis and biotechnological interventions for commercial production of microalgal pigments: A review

A Srivastava, M Kalwani, H Chakdar, S Pabbi… - Bioresource …, 2022 - Elsevier
Microalgae are photosynthetic eukaryotes that serve as microbial cell factories for the
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 …

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) …

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 …

[HTML][HTML] Microalgae pigments as a sustainable approach to textile dyeing: A critical review

T Mutaf-Kılıc, A Demir, M Elibol, SS Oncel - Algal Research, 2023 - Elsevier
Microalgae derived pigments, such as phycobiliproteins, chlorophylls, and carotenoids, offer
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 …