About this Research Topic
The goal of this Research Topic is to address the emerging trends and innovations in the utilization of microalgae. By bringing together interdisciplinary research, we aim to highlight the latest advancements in using microalgae for health care, the development of antibodies, the production of antioxidants, and integration into synthetic biology and functional foods. This collection will provide a platform for researchers to share their findings, discuss the future directions of microalgae applications, and explore the significance of drug metabolism and transport mechanisms in microalgae and their relevance to pharmaceutical research and development.
This Research Topic invites contributions that focus on, but are not limited to, the following themes:
- The role of microalgae in health care and therapeutic applications
- Development of antibodies and immunomodulatory compounds from microalgae
- Antioxidant properties of microalgae and their potential health benefits
- Metabolism and transport of bioactive compounds derived from microalgae, including their roles in pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and related areas
- Advances in synthetic biology techniques for microalgae modification and utilization
- Functional foods derived from microalgae and their nutritional impacts
- Bioprocess engineering for large-scale cultivation and extraction of microalgae products
- Environmental and economic aspects of integrating microalgae into sustainable production systems
We welcome original research articles, reviews, and perspectives that provide new insights into these areas. Manuscripts should focus on innovative methods, comprehensive studies, and interdisciplinary approaches that contribute to the advancement of microalgae research.
Studies need to comply with the best practice guidelines of the section if plant or fungal extracts or other complex mixtures are investigated including the Four Pillars of Best Practice in Ethnopharmacology. A detailed description of the material studied, its extraction, and processing is essential. You can freely download the full version here. Please self-assess your MS using the ConPhyMP tool, and follow the standards established in the ConPhyMP statement Front. Pharmacol. 13:953205. Please note the traditional context including the primary background and modern uses with supporting references must be included in the manuscript introduction. Purely in silico approaches using complex mixtures (extracts) are generally not considered.
Keywords: Microalgae, Health care applications, Antioxidants, Synthetic biology, Functional foods, Bioactivecompounds, Therapeutics, Immunomodulatory compounds, Nutritional supplements, Bioprocess engineering, Sustainable production, Environmental impact, Large-scale cultivation, Biotechnology, Innovative methods, Chinese Traditional Medicine
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