ReviewMarine drugs2015
Advances in Microalgae-Derived Phytosterols for Functional Food and Pharmaceutical Applications.
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47 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 220 citations in OpenAlex.
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- Effect of gastrointestinal digestion on the stability and cytotoxicity of conventional and pegylated liposomes encapsulated with stigmasterol and its esters.Scientific reports · 2025Article
- Harnessing Microalgae as Sustainable Cell Factories for Polyamine-Based Nanosilica for Biomedical Applications.Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Review
- Seaweed in the Diet as a Source of Bioactive Metabolites and a Potential Natural Immunity Booster: A Comprehensive Review.Pharmaceuticals (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Review
- Exploiting microalgal diversity for sterol production.Frontiers in plant science · 2025Review
- Microalgae and Human Disorders: Mechanistic Insights and Therapeutic Potential.Current topics in medicinal chemistry · 2025Review
- Health interest of cholesterol and phytosterols and their contribution to one health approach: Review.Heliyon · 2024Review
- Stigmasterol: An Enigmatic Plant Stress Sterol with Versatile Functions.International journal of molecular sciences · 2024Review
- Ultrasound-Based Recovery of Anti-Inflammatory and Antimicrobial Extracts of the Acidophilic MicroalgaMarine drugs · 2023Article
- Bioprocessing to Preserve and Improve Microalgae Nutritional and Functional Potential: Novel Insight and Perspectives.Foods (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Review
- Biotechnological response curve of the cyanobacterium Spirulina subsalsa to light energy gradient.Biotechnology for biofuels and bioproducts · 2023Article
- Microalgal bioactive metabolites as promising implements in nutraceuticals and pharmaceuticals: inspiring therapy for health benefits.Phytochemistry reviews : proceedings of the Phytochemical Society of Europe · 2023Review
- Bioactive compounds by microalgae and potentials for the management of some human disease conditions.AIMS microbiology · 2023Review
- Chemical Defence by Sterols in the Freshwater CiliateBiology · 2022Article
- Cytotoxic Potential of the Marine DiatomMarine drugs · 2022Article
- Potential Psychoactive Effects of Microalgal Bioactive Compounds for the Case of Sleep and Mood Regulation: Opportunities and Challenges.Marine drugs · 2022Review
- The Potential of the Marine MicroalgaMolecules (Basel, Switzerland) · 2022Article
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3 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.
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Abstract
Microalgae contain a variety of bioactive lipids with potential applications in aquaculture feed, biofuel, food and pharmaceutical industries. While microalgae-derived polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA) and their roles in promoting human health have been extensively studied, other lipid types from this resource, such as phytosterols, have been poorly explored. Phytosterols have been used as additives in many food products such as spread, dairy products and salad dressing. This review focuses on the recent advances in microalgae-derived phytosterols with functional bioactivities and their potential applications in functional food and pharmaceutical industries. It highlights the importance of microalgae-derived lipids other than PUFA for the development of an advanced microalgae industry.
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