Microalgae as a source of high-value bioactive compounds
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Ahmed, Ishtiaq
Maqbool, Faheem
Bilal, Muhammad
Iqbal, Hafiz MN
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Microalgae are one of the oldest microorganisms, that grow in various hostile environments, ranging from deserts to Antarctica. The microalgae sustain life in such harsh environments through generation of secondary metabolites. Microalgae biosynthesize a large number of diverse bioactive metabolites with activities on cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, and infectious diseases. Here, we highlight the bioactive compounds that are isolated from microalgae for the purpose of using them as food, and as chemicals in pharmaceutical industry as new agents with therapeutic benefits.
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Frontiers in Bioscience (Scholar Edition)
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10
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2
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