scholarly journals Biologically Active Metabolites Synthesized by Microalgae

2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-15 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michele Greque de Morais ◽  
Bruna da Silva Vaz ◽  
Etiele Greque de Morais ◽  
Jorge Alberto Vieira Costa
Keyword(s):  
Antioxidant Activities ◽  
Life Sciences ◽  
Biologically Active ◽  
Bioactive Metabolites ◽  
Degenerative Diseases ◽  
Active Metabolites ◽  
Genetic Traits ◽  
Microalgal Cultivation ◽  
Microalgal Biotechnology ◽  
Biologically Active Metabolites

Microalgae are microorganisms that have different morphological, physiological, and genetic traits that confer the ability to produce different biologically active metabolites. Microalgal biotechnology has become a subject of study for various fields, due to the varied bioproducts that can be obtained from these microorganisms. When microalgal cultivation processes are better understood, microalgae can become an environmentally friendly and economically viable source of compounds of interest, because production can be optimized in a controlled culture. The bioactive compounds derived from microalgae have anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and antioxidant activities, among others. Furthermore, these microorganisms have the ability to promote health and reduce the risk of the development of degenerative diseases. In this context, the aim of this review is to discuss bioactive metabolites produced by microalgae for possible applications in the life sciences.

scholarly journals Antioxidant Activities of Streptomyces sp. strain MUSC 14 from Mangrove Forest Soil in Malaysia

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hefa Mangzira Kemung ◽  
Loh Teng-Hern Tan ◽  
Kok-Gan Chan ◽  
Hooi-Leng Ser ◽  
Jodi Woan-Fei Law ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Forest Soil ◽  
Mangrove Forest ◽  
Antioxidant Activities ◽  
Mangrove Ecosystem ◽  
Positive Control ◽  
Biologically Active ◽  
Total Phenolic ◽  
Active Metabolites ◽  
Antioxidant Metabolites ◽  
Biologically Active Metabolites

The mangrove ecosystem of Malaysia remains yet to be fully explored for potential microbes that produce biologically active metabolites. In the present study, a mangrove-derived Streptomyces sp. strain MUSC 14 previously isolated from the state of Pahang, Malaysia Peninsula, was studied for its potential in producing antioxidant metabolites. The identity of Streptomyces sp. strain MUSC14 was consistent with the genotypic and phenotypic characteristics of the Streptomyces genus. The antioxidant potential of Streptomyces sp. strain MUSC 14 was determined through screening of its methanolic extract against sets of antioxidant assays. The results were indicative of Streptomyces sp. strain MUSC 14 displaying strong antioxidant activity against ABTS, DPPH free radicals and metal chelating activity of 62.71 ± 3.30%, 24.71 ± 2.22%, and 55.82 ± 2.35%, respectively. The result of ferric reducing activity measured in terms of dose was equivalent to 2.35–2.45 μg of positive control ascorbic acid. Furthermore, there was a high correlation between the total phenolic content and the antioxidant activities with r = 0.979, r = 0.858, and r = 0.983 representing ABTS, DPPH, and metal chelation, respectively. Overall, the present study suggests that Streptomyces sp. strain MUSC 14 from mangrove forest soil has potential to produce antioxidant metabolites that can be further exploited for therapeutic application.

Metabolomics of Healthy Berry Fruits

2019 ◽  
Vol 25 (37) ◽  
pp. 4888-4902 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gilda D'Urso ◽  
Sonia Piacente ◽  
Cosimo Pizza ◽  
Paola Montoro
Keyword(s):  
Biological Activities ◽  
Biologically Active ◽  
In Vivo Studies ◽  
Bioactive Metabolites ◽  
Active Metabolites ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Cell Functions ◽  
Berry Fruits

The consumption of berry-type fruits has become very popular in recent years because of their positive effects on human health. Berries are in fact widely known for their health-promoting benefits, including prevention of chronic disease, cardiovascular disease and cancer. Berries are a rich source of bioactive metabolites, such as vitamins, minerals, and phenolic compounds, mainly anthocyanins. Numerous in vitro and in vivo studies recognized the health effects of berries and their function as bioactive modulators of various cell functions associated with oxidative stress. Plants have one of the largest metabolome databases, with over 1200 papers on plant metabolomics published only in the last decade. Mass spectrometry (MS) and NMR (Nuclear Magnetic Resonance) are the most important analytical technologies on which the emerging ''omics'' approaches are based. They may provide detection and quantization of thousands of biologically active metabolites from a tissue, working in a ''global'' or ''targeted'' manner, down to ultra-trace levels. In the present review, we highlighted the use of MS and NMR-based strategies and Multivariate Data Analysis for the valorization of berries known for their biological activities, important as food and often used in the preparation of nutraceutical formulations.

Spices with Breast Cancer Chemopreventive and Therapeutic Potentials: A Functional Foods Based-Review

2018 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
pp. 182-194 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aliyu Muhammad ◽  
Mohammed Auwal Ibrahim ◽  
Ochuko Lucky Erukainure ◽  
Ibrahim Malami ◽  
Auwal Adamu
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Cancer Chemoprevention ◽  
Biologically Active ◽  
Active Metabolites ◽  
Rural And Urban Areas ◽  
Anticancer Properties ◽  
Rural And Urban ◽  
Breast Cancer Chemoprevention ◽  
Biologically Active Metabolites

Background: Cancer is a multifaceted metabolic disease that affects sizeable dwellers of rural and urban areas. Among the various types of cancer, mammary cancer is one of the most frequently diagnosed cancers in women. Its menace can be curbed with locally consumed spices due to their multiple bioactive phytochemicals. Aims: This review focuses on the breast cancer chemopreventive and therapeutic potentials of locally consumed spices. Methods/Results: The most commonly consumed spices with breast cancer chemopreventive and chemotherapeutic phytochemical include pepper, onions, ginger, garlic, curry and thyme containing many biologically active metabolites ranging from vitamins, fatty acids esters, polyphenols/phenolics, sulfurcontaining compounds and anthraquinones with proven antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, immuno-modulatory, antitumor and anticancer properties against breast cancer/carcinogenesis. Therefore, extracts and active principles of these spices could be explored in breast cancer chemoprevention and possibly therapeutically which may provide an avenue for reducing the risk and prevalence of breast cancer.

ChemInform Abstract: Biologically Active Metabolites of the Actinobacterium Streptomyces sp. GW 33/1593.

ChemInform ◽  
2009 ◽  
Vol 40 (30) ◽  
Author(s):  
M. P. Sobolevskaya ◽  
V. A. Denisenko ◽  
S. Fotso ◽  
H. Laach ◽  
N. I. Menzorova ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Biologically Active ◽  
Active Metabolites ◽  
Streptomyces Sp ◽  
Biologically Active Metabolites

Biologically Active Metabolites from Marine Organisms

1995 ◽  
Vol 42 (4) ◽  
pp. 735-738 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jingyu Su ◽  
Longmei Zeng ◽  
Yongli Zhong ◽  
Xiong Fu
Keyword(s):  
Marine Organisms ◽  
Biologically Active ◽  
Active Metabolites ◽  
Biologically Active Metabolites

The chemistry of fungal antagonism and defense

1995 ◽  
Vol 73 (S1) ◽  
pp. 1265-1274 ◽  
Author(s):  
James B. Gloer
Keyword(s):  
Interdisciplinary Studies ◽  
Biologically Active ◽  
Model Systems ◽  
Fungal Metabolites ◽  
Ecological Studies ◽  
Active Metabolites ◽  
Broad Array ◽  
Fungal Antagonism ◽  
Antifungal Chemotherapy ◽  
Biologically Active Metabolites

Mechanisms of fungal antagonism and defense often include the production of biologically active metabolites by one species that exert effects on potential competitors and (or) predators. Studies carried out in our laboratory and others clearly indicate that such ecological phenomena can serve as valuable leads to the discovery of novel and potentially useful bioactive fungal metabolites. There is evidence that some of these compounds may render advantages to the producing organism, although careful and definitive ecological studies are required to determine this. Nevertheless, the results summarized here demonstrate the broad array of possible benefits that can arise from interdisciplinary studies in this area. This paper focuses primarily on our own investigations of the chemistry involved in fungal antagonism and defense using coprophilous and sclerotial fungi as model systems. These results have potential implications in many areas of study, including fungal ecology, secondary metabolism, chemotaxonomy, organic chemistry, structure determination, antifungal chemotherapy, and insect control. Key words: fungi, antifungal, insecticide, antagonism, chemical defense, secondary metabolites.

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