A great interest of β-glucans with many health-promoting and prebiotic properties has been
registered. β-Glucans are major bioactive compounds known to have biological activities …

Abstract β-Glucans are a class of polysaccharides consisting of D-glucose units that are
polymerized primarily via the β-1, 3 glycosidic bonds, in addition to the β-1, 4 and/or β-1, 6 …

In recent years, the versatile phototrophic protist Euglena gracilis has emerged as an
interesting candidate for application-driven research and commercialisation, as it is an …

The human gastrointestinal (GI) tract holds a complex and dynamic population of microbial
communities, which exerts a marked influence on the host physiology during homeostasis …

Understanding metabolism in live microalgae is crucial for efficient biomaterial engineering,
but conventional methods fail to evaluate heterogeneous populations of motile microalgae …

Euglena gracilis (E. gracilis) has been proposed as one of the most attractive microalgae
species for biodiesel and biomass production, which exhibits a number of shapes, such as …

Aquaculture is an essential source of protein and essential fatty acids for humans. However,
the sustainable development of aquaculture faces numerous challenges, including a …

Background Euglena gracilis, a photosynthetic protist, produces protein, unsaturated fatty
acids, wax esters, and a unique β-1, 3-glucan called paramylon, along with other valuable …

Microalgae-derived functional materials, such as food supplements, drugs, and biofuels
have gained a great deal of attention in recent times. Among the several microalgae …

Abstract β-glucans are a large class of complex polysaccharides found in abundant sources.
Our dietary sources of β-glucans are cereals that include oats and barley, and non-cereal …