TY - JOUR
T1 - Exploring Extremotolerant and Extremophilic Microalgae
T2 - New Frontiers in Sustainable Biotechnological Applications
AU - Rojas-Villalta, Dorian
AU - Rojas-Rodríguez, David
AU - Villanueva-Ilama, Melany
AU - Guillén-Watson, Rossy
AU - Murillo-Vega, Francinie
AU - Gómez-Espinoza, Olman
AU - Núñez-Montero, Kattia
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
© 2024 by the authors.
PY - 2024/9
Y1 - 2024/9
N2 - Exploring extremotolerant and extremophilic microalgae opens new frontiers in sustainable biotechnological applications. These microorganisms thrive in extreme environments and exhibit specialized metabolic pathways, making them valuable for various industries. The study focuses on the ecological adaptation and biotechnological potential of these microalgae, highlighting their ability to produce bioactive compounds under stress conditions. The literature reveals that extremophilic microalgae can significantly enhance biomass production, reduce contamination risks in large-scale systems, and produce valuable biomolecules such as carotenoids, lipids, and proteins. These insights suggest that extremophilic microalgae have promising applications in food, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and biofuel industries, offering sustainable and efficient alternatives to traditional resources. The review concludes that further exploration and utilization of these unique microorganisms can lead to innovative and environmentally friendly solutions in biotechnology.
AB - Exploring extremotolerant and extremophilic microalgae opens new frontiers in sustainable biotechnological applications. These microorganisms thrive in extreme environments and exhibit specialized metabolic pathways, making them valuable for various industries. The study focuses on the ecological adaptation and biotechnological potential of these microalgae, highlighting their ability to produce bioactive compounds under stress conditions. The literature reveals that extremophilic microalgae can significantly enhance biomass production, reduce contamination risks in large-scale systems, and produce valuable biomolecules such as carotenoids, lipids, and proteins. These insights suggest that extremophilic microalgae have promising applications in food, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and biofuel industries, offering sustainable and efficient alternatives to traditional resources. The review concludes that further exploration and utilization of these unique microorganisms can lead to innovative and environmentally friendly solutions in biotechnology.
KW - extremophiles
KW - microalgae supplementation
KW - microalgal molecules
KW - photosynthetic microorganisms
UR - http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?scp=85205133900&partnerID=8YFLogxK
U2 - 10.3390/biology13090712
DO - 10.3390/biology13090712
M3 - Artículo de revisión
AN - SCOPUS:85205133900
SN - 2079-7737
VL - 13
JO - Biology
JF - Biology
IS - 9
M1 - 712
ER -