Bioprospecting Antarctic microalgae as anticancer agent against PC-3 and AGS cell lines

İnan, Benan; Mutlu, Betül; Karaca, Gülcan Ayşin; Çakır-Koç, Rabia; Özçimen, Didem

doi:10.1016/j.bej.2023.108900

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“…However, their proper action requires maintaining their structure which could be damaged due to chemical or physical factors. In a study by İnan et al, the marine microalga C. variabilis and C. pyrenoidosa oil extracts were encapsulated into NPs using an electrospraying technique [ 57 ]. Encapsulated oil extracts showed higher biocompatibility, while only C. variabilis oil extract showed improved anticancer properties compared to the non-encapsulated form.…”

Section: Biomedical Applications Of Microalgal Npsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Nanoparticles from Microalgae and Their Biomedical Applications

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Over the years, microalgae have been a source of useful compounds mainly used as food and dietary supplements. Recently, microalgae have been used as a source of metabolites that can participate in the synthesis of several nanoparticles through inexpensive and environmentally friendly routes alternative to chemical synthesis. Notably, the occurrence of global health threats focused attention on the microalgae application in the medicinal field. In this review, we report the influence of secondary metabolites from marine and freshwater microalgae and cyanobacteria on the synthesis of nanoparticles that were applied as therapeutics. In addition, the use of isolated compounds on the surface of nanoparticles to combat diseases has also been addressed. Although studies have proven the beneficial effect of high-value bioproducts on microalgae and their potential in medicine, there is still room for understanding their exact role in the human body and translating lab-based research into clinical trials.

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Section: Biomedical Applications Of Microalgal Npsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Nanoparticles from Microalgae and Their Biomedical Applications

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“…Microalgae with high lipid contents can be used as feedstock for thirdgeneration biodiesel production. These organisms could deliver a high photosynthesis rate and growth rate (Nan et al, 2023;Sathya et al, 2023) even if cultivated on unproductive land using wastewater and saline water (Satpati et al, 2023;Vasistha et al, 2023). Microalgae do not require pesticides or herbicides (Chiaramonti et al, 2017) while tolerating high carbon dioxide, nitrogen oxides, sulfur oxides, and particulate matter concentrations (Imhoff et al, 2011).…”

Section: Microalgae Oilmentioning

confidence: 99%

Nanomaterials and their role in advancing biodiesel feedstock production: A comprehensive review

2023

Biofuel Res. J.

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Sustainable socio-economic development largely depends on the sustainability of the energy supply from economic, environmental, and public health perspectives. Fossil fuel combustion only meets the first element of this equation and is hence rendered unsustainable. Biofuels are advantageous from a public health perspective, but their environmental and economic sustainability might be questioned considering the conflicts surrounding their feedstocks, including land use change and fuel vs. food conflict. Therefore, it is imperative to put more effort into addressing the downsides of biofuel production using advanced technologies, such as nanotechnology. In light of that, this review strives to scrutinize the latest developments in the application of nanotechnology in producing biodiesel, a promising alternative to fossil diesel with proven environmental and health benefits. The main focus is placed on nanotechnology applications in the feedstock production stage. First, the latest findings concerning the application of nanomaterials as nanofertilizers and nanopesticides to improve the performance of oil crops are presented and critically discussed. Then, the most promising results reported recently on applying nanotechnology to boost biomass and oil production by microalgae and facilitating microalgae harvesting are reviewed and mechanistically explained. Finally, the promises held by nanomaterials to enhance animal fat production in livestock, poultry, and aquaculture systems are elaborated. Despite the favorable features of using nanotechnology in biodiesel feedstock production, the presence of nanoparticles in living systems is also associated with important health and environmental challenges, which are critically covered and discussed in this work.

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