Search research articles

ABOUT JoVE

Overview Leadership Blog JoVE Help Center

AUTHORS

Publishing Process Editorial Board Scope & Policies Peer Review FAQ Submit

LIBRARIANS

Testimonials Subscriptions Access Resources Library Advisory Board FAQ

RESEARCH

JoVE Journal Methods Collections JoVE Encyclopedia of Experiments Archive

EDUCATION

JoVE Core JoVE Business JoVE Science Education JoVE Lab Manual Faculty Resource Center Faculty Site

Terms & Conditions of Use

Related Concept Videos

Bioremediation

Bioremediation

Bioremediation is the use of prokaryotes, fungi, or plants to remove pollutants from the environment. This process has been used to remove harmful toxins in groundwater as a byproduct of agricultural run-off and also to clean up oil spills.

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by

Same author

COVID-19 in early 2023: Structure, replication mechanism, variants of SARS-CoV-2, diagnostic tests, and vaccine & drug development studies.

MedComm·2023

Same author

Aligned with sustainable development goals: microwave extraction of astaxanthin from wet algae and selective cytotoxic effect of the extract on lung cancer cells.

Preparative biochemistry & biotechnology·2022

Same author

Functional divergence of the two Elongator subcomplexes during neurodevelopment.

EMBO molecular medicine·2022

Same author

Effect of Agitation and Aeration on Keratinase Production in Bioreactors Using Bioprocess Engineering Aspects.

The protein journal·2021

Same author

Key Challenges of Microbial Degradation of Keratinous Wastes.

The protein journal·2021

Same author

Marine Anticancer Agents: An Overview with a Particular Focus on Their Chemical Classes.

Marine drugs·2020

Search research articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jul 3, 2025

Cultivation of Green Microalgae in Bubble Column Photobioreactors and an Assay for Neutral Lipids

Cultivation of Green Microalgae in Bubble Column Photobioreactors and an Assay for Neutral Lipids

Published on: January 7, 2019

Algae in Biomedicine.

Aysegul Inam¹, Tulay Oncu-Oner¹, Irem Deniz²

¹Bioengineering Department, Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences, Manisa Celal Bayar University, Yunusemre-Manisa, Turkey.

Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology

|February 14, 2024

Summary

This summary is machine-generated.

Algae, including microalgae and macroalgae, contain valuable bioactive compounds. These compounds offer diverse health benefits, including antioxidant and anticancer properties, making algae promising for biomedicine.

Keywords:

Bioactive compounds Biomedicine Health Macroalgae Microalgae

More Related Videos

Author Spotlight: Optimizing Growth Factors for Production of Biotechnologically Relevant Secondary Metabolites

Author Spotlight: Optimizing Growth Factors for Production of Biotechnologically Relevant Secondary Metabolites

Published on: October 25, 2024

Author Spotlight: Scaling Microalgal Biotechnology for Enhanced Biomethane Production

Author Spotlight: Scaling Microalgal Biotechnology for Enhanced Biomethane Production

Published on: March 22, 2024

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Jul 3, 2025

Cultivation of Green Microalgae in Bubble Column Photobioreactors and an Assay for Neutral Lipids

Cultivation of Green Microalgae in Bubble Column Photobioreactors and an Assay for Neutral Lipids

Published on: January 7, 2019

Author Spotlight: Optimizing Growth Factors for Production of Biotechnologically Relevant Secondary Metabolites

Author Spotlight: Optimizing Growth Factors for Production of Biotechnologically Relevant Secondary Metabolites

Published on: October 25, 2024

Author Spotlight: Scaling Microalgal Biotechnology for Enhanced Biomethane Production

Author Spotlight: Scaling Microalgal Biotechnology for Enhanced Biomethane Production

Published on: March 22, 2024

Area of Science:

Marine Biology
Biochemistry
Pharmacology

Background:

Algae are diverse photosynthetic organisms found in aquatic environments.
They are categorized into microalgae (small) and macroalgae (large).
Algae possess a rich profile of bioactive compounds like sterols, polysaccharides, and pigments.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the bioactive components of algae.
To explore the diverse health applications of algal compounds.
To highlight their potential in biomedicine and health.

Main Methods:

Literature review of scientific studies on algae.
Analysis of reported bioactive compounds and their properties.
Compilation of evidence for various health-related activities.

Main Results:

Algal compounds exhibit a wide range of bioactivities.
These include antioxidant, anticancer, anti-inflammatory, antiviral, and antiangiogenic effects.
Other significant activities include antidiabetic, antiobesity, immunostimulatory, and hypolipidemic properties.

Conclusions:

Algae are a valuable source of bioactive compounds for health applications.
Their components demonstrate significant therapeutic potential.
Further research into algal compounds can advance biomedicine and health.