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Published on: August 8, 2019
DSD-Guided Ultrasound-Assisted Protein Recovery From Chlamydomonas reinhardtii: Modeling, Optimization, and Enzyme
Qian Li1,2, Ting Peng1, Xingyou Mo1
1School of Food & Pharmaceutical Science and Technology, Guangzhou College of Technology and Business, Guangzhou, China.
Journal of Food Science
|July 28, 2026
Summary
This study optimized ultrasound-assisted alkaline extraction of proteins from Chlamydomonas reinhardtii microalgae, achieving 78% yield. The resulting protein hydrolysates show promising hypoglycemic potential for functional foods.
Area of Science:
- Biotechnology
- Food Science
- Microalgal Research
Background:
- Chlamydomonas reinhardtii is a sustainable microalga rich in protein.
- Bioactive peptides from microalgae have potential health benefits.
- Efficient extraction methods are needed for microalgal protein recovery.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and optimize an ultrasound-assisted alkaline extraction method for Chlamydomonas reinhardtii proteins.
- To identify key factors influencing protein extraction yield using deterministic screening design (DSD).
- To evaluate the hypoglycemic potential of extracted protein hydrolysates.
Main Methods:
- Ultrasound-assisted alkaline extraction optimized using DSD and design space analysis.
- Evaluation of six variables: pH, solid-to-liquid ratio, temperature, time, ultrasonic power, and duration.
- Enzymatic hydrolysis of extracted proteins using seven proteases.
Main Results:
- Optimized extraction achieved a yield of 78.29% ± 0.98%.
- Design space analysis defined optimal operating ranges for pH, solid-to-liquid ratio, and ultrasonic power.
- Protein hydrolysates exhibited significant antioxidant and hypoglycemic (α-amylase and α-glucosidase inhibition) activities.
Conclusions:
- DSD-guided optimization significantly enhances protein extraction efficiency from Chlamydomonas reinhardtii.
- The protein hydrolysates possess valuable bioactive properties, particularly for blood sugar regulation.
- This method provides a sustainable source of high-value ingredients for functional foods and nutraceuticals.