Algae Biotechnology for Biomedical and Nutritional Applications

Auteur
Dr. Ashfaq Ahmad is a Research Scientist in the Department of Biological Sciences at Khalifa University, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. He received his PhD degree in chemical engineering from the UTP, Malaysia, in May 2018. During his MSc and PhD studies, he worked as a Teaching Assistant and Researcher at the UTP. His research interests include algal biotechnology for bioenergy, environmental remediation, and production of high-value biochemicals. Prof. Syed Salman Ashraf is a Professor of biology at Khalifa University, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. He received his BSc and MSc degrees in biochemistry from Iowa State University and a doctorate from North Carolina State University. He has worked in biotechnology companies in Toronto (Canada) and North Carolina (United States) for more than 6 years in drug discovery, molecular biology, protein purification, and high-throughput screening. His current research interests lie in the areas of applied microbiology and algal biotechnology

Texte du rabat
Algal-based functional foods have potential health benefits, and their commercial value depends on their application in the food and nutraceutical industries. Algae Biotechnology for Biomedical and Nutritional Applications provides a comprehensive overview of different micro- and macroalgal species, their industrial production processes, and the latest advancements in and applications of algae in biomedical fields. This book describes advances in the biomedical and nutritional applications of algae achieved during the last decade, identifies gaps in the present knowledge, and proposes research areas for the future. This book covers various aspects of algal biotechnology, from the basics to large-scale cultivation, harvesting, and processing, for a variety of high-value bioproducts. Additionally, it also covers topics such as algal biomaterials, algal medicinal foods, algal production for bio-medicine, as well as applications in pharmaceutical, nutritional, and value-added bioproducts. With contributions from an international array of expert researchers in the field, this book is a comprehensive resource for academics, researchers, postgraduates, graduate students, and industry professionals.

Contenu

1. Microalgae Genetic Engineering for Enhanced High-Value Bioproducts for Biomedical Applications
   
   2. Bioactive compounds in marine microalgae for nutritional and pharmaceutical applications
   3. Biomedical Properties of Microalgae for Anticancer, Antiviral, Antibacterial, and Antifungal
   4. Microalgae as Health and Disease Prevention Agents
   5. Pre-clinical and clinical applications of algal biomedical products
   6. Antioxidants from microalgae for nutritional applications
   7. Potential of Microalgae-Derived Antioxidants as Human Health Supplements: Nutritional Evaluation and Benefits
   8. Sustainable Microalgae-derived Pigments for the Food Industry
   9. Microalgae: Natural Active Materials for Biomedical Applications
   10. Therapeutic Potential of microalgae-derived innovative Biomaterials
   11. Freshwater Microalgae: Promising Food Sources with Nutritional and Functional Properties
   12. Nutritional and Functional Microalgae for Human Health
   13. Advancements and Prospects in Microalgae-Based Biorefineries: Unlocking the Potential for Carbohydrate-Enriched Biomass, High-Value Products, and Bioactive Compounds
   14. Microalgal Protein for Animal Feed: Challenges and Perspectives
   15. Scale-up and industrial production of algal biomedical products
   16. Scaling up Microalgal Cultures for Sustainable and Nutritional Food Production
   17. Optimizing microalgae culture conditions for high-value bioproducts production