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Escobar-Correas S, Mendoza-Porras O, Castro-Vazquez A, Vega IA, Colgrave ML. Proteomic analysis of digestive tract peptidases and lipases from the invasive gastropod Pomacea canaliculata. PEST MANAGEMENT SCIENCE 2023; 79:1420-1430. [PMID: 36464640 DOI: 10.1002/ps.7311] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2022] [Revised: 11/22/2022] [Accepted: 12/05/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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BACKGROUND The invasive gastropod Pomacea canaliculata has received great attention in the last decades as a result of its negative impact on crops agriculture, yet knowledge of their digestive physiology remains incomplete, particularly the enzymatic breakdown of macromolecules such as proteins and lipids. RESULTS Discovery proteomics revealed aspartic peptidases, cysteine peptidases, serine peptidases, metallopeptidases and threonine peptidases, as well as acid and neutral lipases and phospholipases along the digestive tract of P. canaliculata. Peptides specific to peptidases (139) and lipases (14) were quantified by targeted mass spectrometry. Digestion begins in the mouth via diverse salivary peptidases (nine serine peptidases; seven cysteine peptidases, one aspartic peptidase and 22 metallopeptidases) and then continues in the oesophagus (crop) via three luminal metallopeptidases (Family M12) and six serine peptidases (Family S1). Downstream, the digestive gland provides a battery of enzymes composed of aspartic peptidase (one), cysteine peptidases (nine), serine peptidases (12) and metallopeptidases (24), including aminopeptidases, carboxypeptidases and dipeptidases). The coiled gut has M1 metallopeptidases that complete the digestion of small peptides. Lipid extracellular digestion is completed by triglyceride lipases. CONCLUSION From an integrative physiological and anatomical perspective, P. canaliculata shows an unexpected abundance and diversity of peptidases, which participate mainly in extracellular digestion. Moreover, the previously unknown occurrence of luminal lipases from the digestive gland is reported for the first time. Salivary and digestive glands were the main tissues involved in the synthesis and secretion of these enzymes, but plausibly the few luminally exclusive peptidases are secreted by ventrolateral pouches or epithelial unicellular glands. © 2022 The Authors. Pest Management Science published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd on behalf of Society of Chemical Industry.
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- Sophia Escobar-Correas
- IHEM, CONICET, Universidad Nacional de Cuyo, Mendoza, Argentina
- Universidad Nacional de Cuyo, Facultad de Ciencias Médicas, Instituto de Fisiología, Mendoza, Argentina
- CSIRO, Agriculture & Food, St. Lucia, Queensland, Australia
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- IHEM, CONICET, Universidad Nacional de Cuyo, Mendoza, Argentina
- Universidad Nacional de Cuyo, Facultad de Ciencias Médicas, Instituto de Fisiología, Mendoza, Argentina
- Facultad de Ciencias Exactas y Naturales, Departamento de Biología, Universidad Nacional de Cuyo, Mendoza, Argentina
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- IHEM, CONICET, Universidad Nacional de Cuyo, Mendoza, Argentina
- Universidad Nacional de Cuyo, Facultad de Ciencias Médicas, Instituto de Fisiología, Mendoza, Argentina
- Facultad de Ciencias Exactas y Naturales, Departamento de Biología, Universidad Nacional de Cuyo, Mendoza, Argentina
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Mendes MC, Navalho S, Ferreira A, Paulino C, Figueiredo D, Silva D, Gao F, Gama F, Bombo G, Jacinto R, Aveiro SS, Schulze PSC, Gonçalves AT, Pereira H, Gouveia L, Patarra RF, Abreu MH, Silva JL, Navalho J, Varela JCS, Speranza LG. Algae as Food in Europe: An Overview of Species Diversity and Their Application. Foods 2022; 11:foods11131871. [PMID: 35804686 PMCID: PMC9265617 DOI: 10.3390/foods11131871] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2022] [Revised: 06/15/2022] [Accepted: 06/17/2022] [Indexed: 01/16/2023] Open
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Algae have been consumed for millennia in several parts of the world as food, food supplements, and additives, due to their unique organoleptic properties and nutritional and health benefits. Algae are sustainable sources of proteins, minerals, and fiber, with well-balanced essential amino acids, pigments, and fatty acids, among other relevant metabolites for human nutrition. This review covers the historical consumption of algae in Europe, developments in the current European market, challenges when introducing new species to the market, bottlenecks in production technology, consumer acceptance, and legislation. The current algae species that are consumed and commercialized in Europe were investigated, according to their status under the European Union (EU) Novel Food legislation, along with the market perspectives in terms of the current research and development initiatives, while evaluating the interest and potential in the European market. The regular consumption of more than 150 algae species was identified, of which only 20% are approved under the EU Novel Food legislation, which demonstrates that the current legislation is not broad enough and requires an urgent update. Finally, the potential of the European algae market growth was indicated by the analysis of the trends in research, technological advances, and market initiatives to promote algae commercialization and consumption.
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- Madalena Caria Mendes
- GreenCoLab—Associação Oceano Verde, Universidade do Algarve, Campus de Gambelas, 8005-139 Faro, Portugal; (M.C.M.); (S.N.); (C.P.); (D.F.); (D.S.); (F.G.); (G.B.); (R.J.); (S.S.A.); (P.S.C.S.); (A.T.G.); (H.P.); (L.G.); (J.C.S.V.)
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- GreenCoLab—Associação Oceano Verde, Universidade do Algarve, Campus de Gambelas, 8005-139 Faro, Portugal; (M.C.M.); (S.N.); (C.P.); (D.F.); (D.S.); (F.G.); (G.B.); (R.J.); (S.S.A.); (P.S.C.S.); (A.T.G.); (H.P.); (L.G.); (J.C.S.V.)
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- LNEG, National Laboratory of Energy and Geology I.P., Bioenergy Unit, 1649-038 Lisbon, Portugal;
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- GreenCoLab—Associação Oceano Verde, Universidade do Algarve, Campus de Gambelas, 8005-139 Faro, Portugal; (M.C.M.); (S.N.); (C.P.); (D.F.); (D.S.); (F.G.); (G.B.); (R.J.); (S.S.A.); (P.S.C.S.); (A.T.G.); (H.P.); (L.G.); (J.C.S.V.)
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- GreenCoLab—Associação Oceano Verde, Universidade do Algarve, Campus de Gambelas, 8005-139 Faro, Portugal; (M.C.M.); (S.N.); (C.P.); (D.F.); (D.S.); (F.G.); (G.B.); (R.J.); (S.S.A.); (P.S.C.S.); (A.T.G.); (H.P.); (L.G.); (J.C.S.V.)
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- GreenCoLab—Associação Oceano Verde, Universidade do Algarve, Campus de Gambelas, 8005-139 Faro, Portugal; (M.C.M.); (S.N.); (C.P.); (D.F.); (D.S.); (F.G.); (G.B.); (R.J.); (S.S.A.); (P.S.C.S.); (A.T.G.); (H.P.); (L.G.); (J.C.S.V.)
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- Bioprocess Engineering, AlgaePARC, Wageningen University, P.O. Box 16, 6700 AA Wageningen, The Netherlands;
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- GreenCoLab—Associação Oceano Verde, Universidade do Algarve, Campus de Gambelas, 8005-139 Faro, Portugal; (M.C.M.); (S.N.); (C.P.); (D.F.); (D.S.); (F.G.); (G.B.); (R.J.); (S.S.A.); (P.S.C.S.); (A.T.G.); (H.P.); (L.G.); (J.C.S.V.)
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- GreenCoLab—Associação Oceano Verde, Universidade do Algarve, Campus de Gambelas, 8005-139 Faro, Portugal; (M.C.M.); (S.N.); (C.P.); (D.F.); (D.S.); (F.G.); (G.B.); (R.J.); (S.S.A.); (P.S.C.S.); (A.T.G.); (H.P.); (L.G.); (J.C.S.V.)
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- GreenCoLab—Associação Oceano Verde, Universidade do Algarve, Campus de Gambelas, 8005-139 Faro, Portugal; (M.C.M.); (S.N.); (C.P.); (D.F.); (D.S.); (F.G.); (G.B.); (R.J.); (S.S.A.); (P.S.C.S.); (A.T.G.); (H.P.); (L.G.); (J.C.S.V.)
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- GreenCoLab—Associação Oceano Verde, Universidade do Algarve, Campus de Gambelas, 8005-139 Faro, Portugal; (M.C.M.); (S.N.); (C.P.); (D.F.); (D.S.); (F.G.); (G.B.); (R.J.); (S.S.A.); (P.S.C.S.); (A.T.G.); (H.P.); (L.G.); (J.C.S.V.)
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- GreenCoLab—Associação Oceano Verde, Universidade do Algarve, Campus de Gambelas, 8005-139 Faro, Portugal; (M.C.M.); (S.N.); (C.P.); (D.F.); (D.S.); (F.G.); (G.B.); (R.J.); (S.S.A.); (P.S.C.S.); (A.T.G.); (H.P.); (L.G.); (J.C.S.V.)
- Faculty of Biosciences and Aquaculture, Nord University, 8049 Bodø, Norway
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- GreenCoLab—Associação Oceano Verde, Universidade do Algarve, Campus de Gambelas, 8005-139 Faro, Portugal; (M.C.M.); (S.N.); (C.P.); (D.F.); (D.S.); (F.G.); (G.B.); (R.J.); (S.S.A.); (P.S.C.S.); (A.T.G.); (H.P.); (L.G.); (J.C.S.V.)
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- GreenCoLab—Associação Oceano Verde, Universidade do Algarve, Campus de Gambelas, 8005-139 Faro, Portugal; (M.C.M.); (S.N.); (C.P.); (D.F.); (D.S.); (F.G.); (G.B.); (R.J.); (S.S.A.); (P.S.C.S.); (A.T.G.); (H.P.); (L.G.); (J.C.S.V.)
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- GreenCoLab—Associação Oceano Verde, Universidade do Algarve, Campus de Gambelas, 8005-139 Faro, Portugal; (M.C.M.); (S.N.); (C.P.); (D.F.); (D.S.); (F.G.); (G.B.); (R.J.); (S.S.A.); (P.S.C.S.); (A.T.G.); (H.P.); (L.G.); (J.C.S.V.)
- LNEG, National Laboratory of Energy and Geology I.P., Bioenergy Unit, 1649-038 Lisbon, Portugal;
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- cE3c—Centre for Ecology, Evolution and Environmental Changes, Azorean Biodiversity Group, Faculty of Sciences and Technology, University of the Azores, 500-321 Ponta Delgada, Portugal;
- Expolab—Ciência Viva Science Centre, Avenida da Ciência—Beta, 9560-421 Lagoa, Portugal
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- ALGAplus, Produção e Comercialização de Algas e Seus Derivados, Lda., 3830-196 Ílhavo, Portugal;
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- Allmicroalgae—Natural Products, 2445-413 Pataias, Portugal;
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- Necton S.A., Belamandil s/n, 8700-152 Olhão, Portugal;
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- GreenCoLab—Associação Oceano Verde, Universidade do Algarve, Campus de Gambelas, 8005-139 Faro, Portugal; (M.C.M.); (S.N.); (C.P.); (D.F.); (D.S.); (F.G.); (G.B.); (R.J.); (S.S.A.); (P.S.C.S.); (A.T.G.); (H.P.); (L.G.); (J.C.S.V.)
- Centre of Marine Sciences, University of Algarve, Campus de Gambelas, 8005-139 Faro, Portugal
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- GreenCoLab—Associação Oceano Verde, Universidade do Algarve, Campus de Gambelas, 8005-139 Faro, Portugal; (M.C.M.); (S.N.); (C.P.); (D.F.); (D.S.); (F.G.); (G.B.); (R.J.); (S.S.A.); (P.S.C.S.); (A.T.G.); (H.P.); (L.G.); (J.C.S.V.)
- Correspondence:
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Pereira T, Horta A, Barroso S, Mendes S, Gil MM. Study of the Seasonal Variations of the Fatty Acid Profiles of Selected Macroalgae. Molecules 2021; 26:molecules26195807. [PMID: 34641350 PMCID: PMC8510082 DOI: 10.3390/molecules26195807] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2021] [Revised: 09/20/2021] [Accepted: 09/23/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Due to the high consumption of fat-rich processed foods, efforts are being done to reduce their saturated fat (SFA) contents and replace it with polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA), creating a necessity to find alternative PUFA sources. Macroalgae, being a promising natural source of healthy food, may be such an alternative. The fatty acid (FA) profile of Fucus spiralis, Bifurcaria bifurcata, Ulva lactuca, and Saccorhiza polyschides were determined through direct transesterification and their seasonal variation was studied. F. spiralis showed the highest FA content overall, B. bifurcata presented the higher PUFA amounts, and U. lactuca and S. polyschides the higher SFA. The production of FA was shown to be influenced by the seasons. Spring and summer seemed to induce the FA production in F. spiralis and B. bifurcata while in U. lactuca the same was verified in winter. U. lactuca presented a ω6/ω3 ratio between 0.59 and 1.38 while B. bifurcata presented a ratio around 1.31. The study on the seasonal variations of the macroalgal FA profile can be helpful to understand the best season to yield FA of interest, such as ALA, EPA, and DHA. It may also provide valuable information on the best culturing conditions for the production of desired FAs.
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- Tatiana Pereira
- MARE—Marine and Environmental Sciences Centre, Polytechnic of Leiria, Cetemares, 2520-620 Peniche, Portugal; (T.P.); (A.H.); (S.B.)
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- MARE—Marine and Environmental Sciences Centre, Polytechnic of Leiria, Cetemares, 2520-620 Peniche, Portugal; (T.P.); (A.H.); (S.B.)
- Division of Aquaculture, Upgrading and Bioprospection, Portuguese Institute for the Sea and Atmosphere (IPMA), Avenida Alfredo Magalhães Ramalho, 6, 1495-165 Algés, Portugal
- Research Institute for Medicines, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universidade de Lisboa, Av. Professor Gama Pinto, 1649-003 Lisboa, Portugal
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- MARE—Marine and Environmental Sciences Centre, Polytechnic of Leiria, Cetemares, 2520-620 Peniche, Portugal; (T.P.); (A.H.); (S.B.)
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- MARE—Marine and Environmental Sciences Centre, ESTM, Polytechnic of Leiria, Cetemares, 2520-620 Peniche, Portugal;
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- MARE—Marine and Environmental Sciences Centre, ESTM, Polytechnic of Leiria, Cetemares, 2520-620 Peniche, Portugal;
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +351-262-240-200
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Soares C, Sousa S, Machado S, Vieira E, Carvalho AP, Ramalhosa MJ, Morais S, Correia M, Oliva-Teles T, Domingues VF, Delerue-Matos C. Bioactive Lipids of Seaweeds from the Portuguese North Coast: Health Benefits versus Potential Contamination. Foods 2021; 10:foods10061366. [PMID: 34204677 PMCID: PMC8231286 DOI: 10.3390/foods10061366] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2021] [Revised: 06/09/2021] [Accepted: 06/10/2021] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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The total lipid content and lipidic profile of seaweeds harvested in the North Coast and purchased in Portugal were determined in this paper. The amount of total lipids in the different species of seaweeds varied between 0.7 ± 0.1% (Chondrus crispus) and 3.8 ± 0.6% (Ulva spp.). Regarding the fatty acid content, polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) ranged between 0–35%, with Ulva spp. presenting the highest amount; monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFA) varied between 19 and 67%; and saturated fatty acids (SFA) were predominant in C. crispus (45–78%) and Gracilaria spp. (36–79%). Concerning the nutritional indices, the atherogenicity index (AI) was between 0.4–3.2, the thrombogenicity index (TI) ranged from 0.04 to 1.95, except for Gracilaria spp., which had a TI of 7.6, and the hypocholesterolemic/hypercholesterolemic ratio (HH) values ranged between 0.88–4.21, except for Gracilaria spp., which exhibited values between 0.22–9.26. The n6/n3 ratio was below 1 for most of the species evaluated, except for Ascophyllum nodosum, which presented a higher value, although below 2. Considering the PUFA/SFA ratio, seaweeds presented values between 0.11–1.02. The polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and aliphatic hydrocarbons (AHCs) contamination of seaweeds under study was also quantified, the values found being much lower than the maximum levels recommended for foodstuff.
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- Cristina Soares
- REQUIMTE/LAQV, Instituto Superior de Engenharia do Porto (ISEP), Instituto Politécnico do Porto, R. Dr. António Bernardino de Almeida 431, 4200-072 Porto, Portugal; (C.S.); (S.S.); (S.M.); (E.V.); (A.P.C.); (M.J.R.); (S.M.); (M.C.); (T.O.-T.); (C.D.-M.)
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- REQUIMTE/LAQV, Instituto Superior de Engenharia do Porto (ISEP), Instituto Politécnico do Porto, R. Dr. António Bernardino de Almeida 431, 4200-072 Porto, Portugal; (C.S.); (S.S.); (S.M.); (E.V.); (A.P.C.); (M.J.R.); (S.M.); (M.C.); (T.O.-T.); (C.D.-M.)
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- REQUIMTE/LAQV, Instituto Superior de Engenharia do Porto (ISEP), Instituto Politécnico do Porto, R. Dr. António Bernardino de Almeida 431, 4200-072 Porto, Portugal; (C.S.); (S.S.); (S.M.); (E.V.); (A.P.C.); (M.J.R.); (S.M.); (M.C.); (T.O.-T.); (C.D.-M.)
- REQUIMTE/LAQV, Department of Chemical Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Porto, Rua Jorge Viterbo Ferreira, 228, 4050-313 Porto, Portugal
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- REQUIMTE/LAQV, Instituto Superior de Engenharia do Porto (ISEP), Instituto Politécnico do Porto, R. Dr. António Bernardino de Almeida 431, 4200-072 Porto, Portugal; (C.S.); (S.S.); (S.M.); (E.V.); (A.P.C.); (M.J.R.); (S.M.); (M.C.); (T.O.-T.); (C.D.-M.)
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- REQUIMTE/LAQV, Instituto Superior de Engenharia do Porto (ISEP), Instituto Politécnico do Porto, R. Dr. António Bernardino de Almeida 431, 4200-072 Porto, Portugal; (C.S.); (S.S.); (S.M.); (E.V.); (A.P.C.); (M.J.R.); (S.M.); (M.C.); (T.O.-T.); (C.D.-M.)
- CBQF—Centro de Biotecnologia e Química Fina—Laboratório Associado, Escola Superior de Biotecnologia, Universidade Católica Portuguesa, Rua Diogo Botelho 1327, 4169-005 Porto, Portugal
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- REQUIMTE/LAQV, Instituto Superior de Engenharia do Porto (ISEP), Instituto Politécnico do Porto, R. Dr. António Bernardino de Almeida 431, 4200-072 Porto, Portugal; (C.S.); (S.S.); (S.M.); (E.V.); (A.P.C.); (M.J.R.); (S.M.); (M.C.); (T.O.-T.); (C.D.-M.)
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- REQUIMTE/LAQV, Instituto Superior de Engenharia do Porto (ISEP), Instituto Politécnico do Porto, R. Dr. António Bernardino de Almeida 431, 4200-072 Porto, Portugal; (C.S.); (S.S.); (S.M.); (E.V.); (A.P.C.); (M.J.R.); (S.M.); (M.C.); (T.O.-T.); (C.D.-M.)
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- REQUIMTE/LAQV, Instituto Superior de Engenharia do Porto (ISEP), Instituto Politécnico do Porto, R. Dr. António Bernardino de Almeida 431, 4200-072 Porto, Portugal; (C.S.); (S.S.); (S.M.); (E.V.); (A.P.C.); (M.J.R.); (S.M.); (M.C.); (T.O.-T.); (C.D.-M.)
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- REQUIMTE/LAQV, Instituto Superior de Engenharia do Porto (ISEP), Instituto Politécnico do Porto, R. Dr. António Bernardino de Almeida 431, 4200-072 Porto, Portugal; (C.S.); (S.S.); (S.M.); (E.V.); (A.P.C.); (M.J.R.); (S.M.); (M.C.); (T.O.-T.); (C.D.-M.)
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- REQUIMTE/LAQV, Instituto Superior de Engenharia do Porto (ISEP), Instituto Politécnico do Porto, R. Dr. António Bernardino de Almeida 431, 4200-072 Porto, Portugal; (C.S.); (S.S.); (S.M.); (E.V.); (A.P.C.); (M.J.R.); (S.M.); (M.C.); (T.O.-T.); (C.D.-M.)
- Correspondence:
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- REQUIMTE/LAQV, Instituto Superior de Engenharia do Porto (ISEP), Instituto Politécnico do Porto, R. Dr. António Bernardino de Almeida 431, 4200-072 Porto, Portugal; (C.S.); (S.S.); (S.M.); (E.V.); (A.P.C.); (M.J.R.); (S.M.); (M.C.); (T.O.-T.); (C.D.-M.)
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Cvitković D, Dragović-Uzelac V, Dobrinčić A, Čož-Rakovac R, Balbino S. The effect of solvent and extraction method on the recovery of lipid fraction from Adriatic Sea macroalgae. ALGAL RES 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.algal.2021.102291] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/09/2023]
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Corrigendum to "Fatty Acid Profiles of Stipe and Blade from the Norwegian Brown Macroalgae Laminaria Hyperborea with Special Reference to Acyl Glycerides, Polar Lipids, and Free Fatty Acids". J Lipids 2021; 2021:1207139. [PMID: 33510912 PMCID: PMC7826238 DOI: 10.1155/2021/1207139] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2020] [Accepted: 12/16/2020] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Stabili L, Acquaviva MI, Angilè F, Cavallo RA, Cecere E, Del Coco L, Fanizzi FP, Gerardi C, Narracci M, Petrocelli A. Screening of Chaetomorpha linum Lipidic Extract as A New Potential Source of Bioactive Compounds. Mar Drugs 2019; 17:md17060313. [PMID: 31142027 PMCID: PMC6627440 DOI: 10.3390/md17060313] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/27/2019] [Revised: 05/03/2019] [Accepted: 05/23/2019] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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Recent studies have shown that marine algae represent a great source of natural compounds with several properties. The lipidic extract of the seaweed Chaetomorpha linum (Chlorophyta, Cladophorales), one of the dominant species in the Mar Piccolo of Taranto (Mediterranean, Ionian Sea), revealed an antibacterial activity against Vibrio ordalii and Vibrio vulnificus, common pathogens in aquaculture, suggesting its potential employment to control fish and shellfish diseases due to vibriosis and to reduce the public health hazards related to antibiotic use in aquaculture. This extract showed also an antioxidant activity, corresponding to 170.960 ± 16. mmol Trolox equivalent/g (oxygen radical absorbance capacity assay-ORAC) and to 30.554 ± 2.30 mmol Trolox equivalent/g (Trolox equivalent antioxidant capacity assay-TEAC). The chemical characterization of the extract, performed by 1D and 2D NMR spectroscopy, highlighted the presence of free, saturated (SAFAs), unsaturated (UFAs) and polyunsaturated (PUFAs) fatty acids. The high content of ω-6 and ω-3 PUFAs confirmed also by gas chromatography indicates the potentiality of this algal species in the production of fortified food. The antibacterial activity seems related to the presence of linolenic acid present at high density, while the antioxidant activity could be likely ascribable to molecules such as carotenoids and chlorophylls (characterized also by thin-layer chromatography), known for this property. The presence of polyhydroxybutyrate, a biopolymer with potentiality in the field of biodegradable bioplastics was also detected. The exploitation of C. linum for a future biotechnological application is also encouraged by the results from a first attempt of cultivating this species in an integrated multi-trophic aquaculture (IMTA) system.
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- Loredana Stabili
- Institute of Water Research (IRSA) C.N.R, 74123 Taranto, Italy.
- Department of Science and Biological and Environmental Technologies, University of Salento, 72100 Lecce, Italy.
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- Department of Science and Biological and Environmental Technologies, University of Salento, 72100 Lecce, Italy.
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- Institute of Water Research (IRSA) C.N.R, 74123 Taranto, Italy.
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- Department of Science and Biological and Environmental Technologies, University of Salento, 72100 Lecce, Italy.
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- Department of Science and Biological and Environmental Technologies, University of Salento, 72100 Lecce, Italy.
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- Institute of Sciences of Food Production, U.O.S. di Lecce, Via Prov.le Lecce-Monteroni, 72100 Lecce, Italy.
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Silva P, Fernandes C, Barros L, Ferreira ICFR, Pereira L, Gonçalves T. The antifungal activity of extracts of Osmundea pinnatifida, an edible seaweed, indicates its usage as a safe environmental fungicide or as a food additive preventing post-harvest fungal food contamination. Food Funct 2019; 9:6187-6195. [PMID: 30457140 DOI: 10.1039/c8fo01797b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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In the present work, we explored the antifungal activity of the wild edible seaweed Osmundea pinnatifida (Rhodophyta) collected from the Portuguese coast, which is used as a food seasoning in Scotland, Ireland and Portugal. We performed a sequential extraction of the seaweed components with methanol, dichloromethane and n-hexane. These extracts showed an antifungal activity against Alternaria infectoria and Aspergillus fumigatus. The n-hexane fraction of the seaweed inhibited the sporulation of Alternaria infectoria at 30 μg mL-1 and induced a statistically significant (P < 0.001) decrease in β-glucan content. Furthermore, liquid cultures of Aspergillus fumigatus supplemented with 10 μg mL-1 of the n-hexane fraction showed abnormal conidiophores, completely devoid of phialides and conidia associated with a decrease of 18.3% in the chitin content (P < 0.01). The n-hexane fraction analysis by GC-MS revealed that it includes palmitic acid (29.6%), phytol isomer 1 (12.8%), oleic acid (9.6%), stearic acid (6.2%) and d-(-)-tagatofuranose (4.1%), among other compounds present at lower concentrations. The present study reveals Osmundea pinnatifida as a promising source of biologically active compounds inhibiting fungal growth and conidiation, the main dispersal mechanism of filamentous fungi as Aspergillus fumigatus and Alternaria alternata, revealing its utility both as an environmental fungicide against fungal diseases and as a food preservative against fungal post-harvest food contamination.
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- Paulo Silva
- MARE - Marine and Environmental Sciences Centre/IMAR - Institute of Marine Research, Department of Life Sciences, University of Coimbra, 3000-456 Coimbra, Portugal
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Vieira EF, Soares C, Machado S, Correia M, Ramalhosa MJ, Oliva-teles MT, Paula Carvalho A, Domingues VF, Antunes F, Oliveira TAC, Morais S, Delerue-Matos C. Seaweeds from the Portuguese coast as a source of proteinaceous material: Total and free amino acid composition profile. Food Chem 2018; 269:264-275. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2018.06.145] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2018] [Revised: 06/28/2018] [Accepted: 06/30/2018] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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Catarino MD, Silva AMS, Cardoso SM. Phycochemical Constituents and Biological Activities of Fucus spp. Mar Drugs 2018; 16:E249. [PMID: 30060505 PMCID: PMC6117670 DOI: 10.3390/md16080249] [Citation(s) in RCA: 85] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2018] [Revised: 07/20/2018] [Accepted: 07/23/2018] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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Seaweeds are known to be a good supply of key nutrients including carbohydrates, protein, minerals, polyunsaturated lipids, as well as several other health-promoting compounds capable of acting on a wide spectrum of disorders and/or diseases. While these marine macroalgae are deeply rooted in the East Asian culture and dietary habits, their major application in Western countries has been in the phycocolloid industry. This scenario has however been gradually changing, since seaweed consumption is becoming more common worldwide. Among the numerous edible seaweeds, members of the genus Fucus have a high nutritional value and are considered good sources of dietary fibers and minerals, especially iodine. Additionally, their wealth of bioactive compounds such as fucoidan, phlorotannins, fucoxanthin and others make them strong candidates for multiple therapeutic applications (e.g., antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-tumor, anti-obesity, anti-coagulant, anti-diabetes and others). This review presents an overview of the nutritional and phytochemical composition of Fucus spp., and their claimed biological activities, as well as the beneficial effects associated to their consumption. Furthermore, the use of Fucus seaweeds and/or their components as functional ingredients for formulation of novel and enhanced foods is also discussed.
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- Marcelo D Catarino
- Department of Chemistry & Organic Chemistry, Natural Products and Food Stuffs Research Unit (QOPNA), University of Aveiro, Aveiro 3810-193, Portugal.
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- Department of Chemistry & Organic Chemistry, Natural Products and Food Stuffs Research Unit (QOPNA), University of Aveiro, Aveiro 3810-193, Portugal.
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- Department of Chemistry & Organic Chemistry, Natural Products and Food Stuffs Research Unit (QOPNA), University of Aveiro, Aveiro 3810-193, Portugal.
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Fatty Acid Profiles of Stipe and Blade from the Norwegian Brown Macroalgae Laminaria hyperborea with Special Reference to Acyl Glycerides, Polar Lipids, and Free Fatty Acids. J Lipids 2017; 2017:1029702. [PMID: 28713595 PMCID: PMC5496119 DOI: 10.1155/2017/1029702] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/31/2016] [Revised: 05/07/2017] [Accepted: 05/24/2017] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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A thorough analysis of the fatty acid profiles of stipe and blade from the kelp species Laminaria hyperborea is presented. Lipid extracts were fractionated into neutral lipids, free fatty acids, and polar lipids, prior to derivatization and GC-MS analysis. A total of 42 fatty acids were identified and quantified, including the n-3 fatty acids α-linolenic acid, stearidonic acid, and eicosapentaenoic acid. The fatty acid amounts are higher in blade than in stipe (7.42 mg/g dry weight and 2.57 mg/g dry weight, resp.). The highest amounts of n-3 fatty acids are found within the neutral lipid fractions with 590.6 ug/g dry weight and 100.9 ug/g dry weight for blade and stipe, respectively. The amounts of polyunsaturated fatty acids are 3.4 times higher in blade than stipe. The blade had the highest PUFA/SFA ratio compared to stipe (1.02 versus 0.76) and the lowest n-6/n-3 ratio (0.8 versus 3.5). This study highlights the compositional differences between the lipid fractions of stipe and blade from L. hyperborea. The amount of polyunsaturated fatty acids compared to saturated- and monounsaturated fatty acids is known to influence human health. In the pharmaceutical, food, and feed industries, this can be of importance for production of different health products.
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Paiva L, Lima E, Neto AI, Marcone M, Baptista J. Health-promoting ingredients from four selected Azorean macroalgae. Food Res Int 2016; 89:432-438. [PMID: 28460935 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2016.08.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2016] [Revised: 07/22/2016] [Accepted: 08/09/2016] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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This study presents, for the first time, the nutritional and health promoting aspects of four selected Azorean macroalgae (Ulva compressa, Ulva rigida, Gelidium microdon and Pterocladiella capillacea) in terms of total lipids, fatty acids (FA) profile, n6/n3 and hypocholesterolemic (h)/hypercholesterolemic (H) FA ratios, minerals, total essential amino acids (AA), anti-ageing and anti-phenylketonuria AA content, coenzyme Q10, α-tocopherol, total phenolics, antioxidant properties and energy value, on a dry weight basis. The results revealed low lipid content (1.02-4.32%) but significant PUFA content (29.57-69.22% of total FA), suitable FA ratios (0.48-9.49 for n6/n3 and 1.26-4.22 for h/H), balanced macromineral ratios (0.27-1.91 for Na/K and 0.15-1.07 for Ca/Mg), appreciable amount of essential AA (45.27-58.13% of total AA), high amount of anti-ageing AA, low Phe content, coenzyme Q10 (1.25-8.27μg/g), α-tocopherol (2.61-9.14mg/100g), high total phenolic content (27.70-55.07mg of gallic acid equivalents/g extract), significant free radical scavenging activity (29.32-47.73%) and valuable energy content (6.80-9.80kJ/g). A regular consumption of these algae either directly or through food supplements may improve human health or may have a protective effect on some diseases and ageing process. They can also be used for producing pharmaceuticals and cosmeceuticals with potential economic value.
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- Lisete Paiva
- Research Center for Agricultural Technology (CITA-A), Department of Technological Sciences and Development (DCTD), University of Azores, 9501-801 Ponta Delgada, S. Miguel, Azores, Portugal
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- Research Center for Agricultural Technology (CITA-A), Department of Technological Sciences and Development (DCTD), University of Azores, 9501-801 Ponta Delgada, S. Miguel, Azores, Portugal
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- Island Aquatic Ecology, Azorean Biodiversity Group, cE3c - Centre for Ecology, Evolution and Environmental Changes, Department of Biology, University of Azores, 9501-801 Ponta Delgada, S. Miguel, Azores, Portugal
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- Department of Food Science, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario, N1G 2W1, Canada.
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- Research Center for Agricultural Technology (CITA-A), Department of Technological Sciences and Development (DCTD), University of Azores, 9501-801 Ponta Delgada, S. Miguel, Azores, Portugal
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Gazor R, Pasdaran Lashgari A, Almasi S, Ghasemi S. Effect of Brown Algae Cystoseira trinodis Methanolic Extract on Renal Tissue. PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES 2016. [DOI: 10.15171/ps.2016.09] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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Gerasimenko N, Logvinov S. Seasonal Composition of Lipids, Fatty Acids Pigments in the Brown Alga <i>Sargassum pallidum</i>: The Potential for Health. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2016. [DOI: 10.4236/ojms.2016.64041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Rodrigues D, Freitas AC, Pereira L, Rocha-Santos TAP, Vasconcelos MW, Roriz M, Rodríguez-Alcalá LM, Gomes AMP, Duarte AC. Chemical composition of red, brown and green macroalgae from Buarcos bay in Central West Coast of Portugal. Food Chem 2015; 183:197-207. [PMID: 25863629 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2015.03.057] [Citation(s) in RCA: 184] [Impact Index Per Article: 20.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2014] [Revised: 03/09/2015] [Accepted: 03/18/2015] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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Six representative edible seaweeds from the Central West Portuguese Coast, including the less studied Osmundea pinnatifida, were harvested from Buarcos bay, Portugal and their chemical characterization determined. Protein content, total sugar and fat contents ranged between 14.4% and 23.8%, 32.4% and 49.3% and 0.6-3.6%. Highest total phenolic content was observed in Codium tomentosum followed by Sargassum muticum and O. pinnatifida. Fatty acid (FA) composition covered the branched chain C13ai to C22:5 n3 with variable content in n6 and n3 FA; low n6:n3 ratios were observed in O. pinnatifida, Grateloupia turuturu and C. tomentosum. Some seaweed species may be seen as good sources of Ca, K, Mg and Fe, corroborating their good nutritional value. According to FTIR-ATR spectra, G. turuturu was associated with carrageenan seaweed producers whereas Gracilaria gracilis and O. pinnatifida were mostly agar producers. In the brown algae, S. muticum and Saccorhiza polyschides, alginates and fucoidans were the main polysaccharides found.
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- Dina Rodrigues
- CESAM - Centre for Environmental and Marine Studies & Department of Chemistry, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal.
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- CESAM - Centre for Environmental and Marine Studies & Department of Chemistry, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal; ISEIT/Viseu, Instituto Piaget, Estrada do Alto do Gaio, Galifonge, 3515-776 Lordosa, Viseu, Portugal
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- MARE - Marine and Environmental Sciences Centre/IMAR Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia, Universidade de Coimbra, 3004-517 Coimbra, Portugal
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- CESAM - Centre for Environmental and Marine Studies & Department of Chemistry, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal; ISEIT/Viseu, Instituto Piaget, Estrada do Alto do Gaio, Galifonge, 3515-776 Lordosa, Viseu, Portugal
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- CBQF - Centro de Biotecnologia e Química Fina - Laboratório Associado, Escola Superior de Biotecnologia, Universidade Católica Portuguesa/Porto, Rua Dr. António Bernardino Almeida, 4200-072 Porto, Portugal
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- CBQF - Centro de Biotecnologia e Química Fina - Laboratório Associado, Escola Superior de Biotecnologia, Universidade Católica Portuguesa/Porto, Rua Dr. António Bernardino Almeida, 4200-072 Porto, Portugal
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- CBQF - Centro de Biotecnologia e Química Fina - Laboratório Associado, Escola Superior de Biotecnologia, Universidade Católica Portuguesa/Porto, Rua Dr. António Bernardino Almeida, 4200-072 Porto, Portugal
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- CBQF - Centro de Biotecnologia e Química Fina - Laboratório Associado, Escola Superior de Biotecnologia, Universidade Católica Portuguesa/Porto, Rua Dr. António Bernardino Almeida, 4200-072 Porto, Portugal
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- CESAM - Centre for Environmental and Marine Studies & Department of Chemistry, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal
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Faggio C, Pagano M, Dottore A, Genovese G, Morabito M. Evaluation of anticoagulant activity of two algal polysaccharides. Nat Prod Res 2015; 30:1934-7. [DOI: 10.1080/14786419.2015.1086347] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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- C. Faggio
- Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Analisi Cliniche Dottore S.RE & C., Messina, Italy
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- Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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Vizetto-Duarte C, Pereira H, Bruno de Sousa C, Pilar Rauter A, Albericio F, Custódio L, Barreira L, Varela J. Fatty acid profile of different species of algae of the Cystoseira genus: a nutraceutical perspective. Nat Prod Res 2015; 29:1264-70. [PMID: 25554366 DOI: 10.1080/14786419.2014.992343] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/21/2014] [Accepted: 11/24/2014] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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The fatty acid (FA) composition of six macroalgae from the Cystoseira genus, namely Cystoseira compressa, Cystoseira humilis, Cystoseira tamariscifolia, Cystoseira nodicaulis, Cystoseira baccata and Cystoseira barbata, was determined. Polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) corresponded to 29-46% of the total FA detected. C. compressa, C. tamariscifolia and C. nodicaulis stood out for their low PUFA/saturated fatty acid, low n-6 PUFA/n-3 PUFA ratios as well as favourable unsaturation, atherogenicity and thrombogenicity indices, suggesting a high nutritional value with potential applications in the nutraceutical industry.
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- Catarina Vizetto-Duarte
- a Centre of Marine Sciences, University of Algarve , Campus of Gambelas, 8005-139 Faro , Portugal
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Maehre HK, Malde MK, Eilertsen KE, Elvevoll EO. Characterization of protein, lipid and mineral contents in common Norwegian seaweeds and evaluation of their potential as food and feed. JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE 2014; 94:3281-90. [PMID: 24700148 DOI: 10.1002/jsfa.6681] [Citation(s) in RCA: 141] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2014] [Revised: 03/19/2014] [Accepted: 03/30/2014] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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BACKGROUND The objectives of this study were to examine protein and amino acid composition, lipid and fatty acid composition, along with a range of essential minerals in common Norwegian seaweed species representing the red (Palmaria palmata and Vertebrata lanosa), green (Cladophora rupestris, Enteromorpha intestinalis and Ulva lactuca) and brown (Alaria esculenta, Laminaria digitata, Laminaria hyperborea, Fucus vesiculosus and Pelvetia canaliculata) classes and assess their potential as alternatives to cereals in food and feed. As macroalgae accumulate heavy metals, arsenic, cadmium and mercury were also analyzed. RESULTS Proteins ranged from 34 to 123 g kg(-1) dry weight (DW) and the essential amino acid levels may cover both human and salmonid requirements. Lipids were low (6-58 g kg(-1) DW), but the red algae had high relative content of long-chained omega-3 fatty acids (32-34 % of the fatty acids). Iodine contents were particularly high in the Laminaria species. Of the heavy metals only arsenic levels may be of concern. CONCLUSION In total, the red alga P. palmata was regarded as the best alternative to cereals in food and feed. For several of the other species, single-component extraction for the ingredients market may be better than using the whole product.
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- Hanne K Maehre
- Norwegian College of Fishery Science, Faculty of Biosciences, Fisheries and Economics (BFE), UIT - The Arctic University of Norway, N-9037, Tromsø, Norway
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Paiva L, Lima E, Patarra RF, Neto AI, Baptista J. Edible Azorean macroalgae as source of rich nutrients with impact on human health. Food Chem 2014; 164:128-35. [PMID: 24996315 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2014.04.119] [Citation(s) in RCA: 60] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2013] [Revised: 04/27/2014] [Accepted: 04/29/2014] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Fucus spiralis, Porphyra sp. and Osmundea pinnatifida are macroalgae consumed as food in some of the Azorean Islands, but little information is available on their nutritional value. This paper presents information on the nutritional aspects in terms of proteins (9.71-24.82%), lipids (5.23-8.88%), soluble carbohydrates (17.59-25.37%), ash (22.31-38.55%), minerals (0.96-1.82 for Na/K ratios) and fat soluble vitamins A (1.20-1.41%) and E (4.86-51.14%) contents on dry weight basis. Fatty acid (SFA, MUFA, PUFA and n6/n3 and h/H ratios) and amino acid profiles, and antioxidant properties were also reported. All the three species contained measurable quantities of 9 of 10 essential amino acids (41.62-63.50% of the total amino acids). The regular consumption of these algae allied with the low level of seawater pollution around Azores Islands will improve human health conditions and will have a protective effect on the most common degenerative diseases.
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- Lisete Paiva
- Departamento de Ciências Tecnológicas e Desenvolvimento (DCTD), Universidade dos Açores, 9501-801 Ponta Delgada, S. Miguel, Açores, Portugal; Centro de Investigação de Recursos Naturais (CIRN), Departamento de Biologia, Universidade dos Açores, 9501-801 Ponta Delgada, S. Miguel, Açores, Portugal; Centro Interdisciplinar de Investigação Marinha e Ambiental (CIIMAR/CIMAR), Universidade do Porto, Rua dos Bragas 289, 4050-123 Porto, Portugal.
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- Departamento de Ciências Tecnológicas e Desenvolvimento (DCTD), Universidade dos Açores, 9501-801 Ponta Delgada, S. Miguel, Açores, Portugal; Centro de Investigação em Tecnologias Agrárias dos Açores (CITA-A), Universidade dos Açores, 9700-071 Angra do Heroísmo, Terceira, Açores, Portugal; Centro de Investigação de Recursos Naturais (CIRN), Departamento de Biologia, Universidade dos Açores, 9501-801 Ponta Delgada, S. Miguel, Açores, Portugal
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- Centro de Investigação de Recursos Naturais (CIRN), Departamento de Biologia, Universidade dos Açores, 9501-801 Ponta Delgada, S. Miguel, Açores, Portugal; Grupo Biologia Marinha, Departamento de Biologia, Universidade dos Açores, 9501-801 Ponta Delgada, S. Miguel, Açores, Portugal; Centro Interdisciplinar de Investigação Marinha e Ambiental (CIIMAR/CIMAR), Universidade do Porto, Rua dos Bragas 289, 4050-123 Porto, Portugal
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- Centro de Investigação de Recursos Naturais (CIRN), Departamento de Biologia, Universidade dos Açores, 9501-801 Ponta Delgada, S. Miguel, Açores, Portugal; Grupo Biologia Marinha, Departamento de Biologia, Universidade dos Açores, 9501-801 Ponta Delgada, S. Miguel, Açores, Portugal; Centro Interdisciplinar de Investigação Marinha e Ambiental (CIIMAR/CIMAR), Universidade do Porto, Rua dos Bragas 289, 4050-123 Porto, Portugal
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- Departamento de Ciências Tecnológicas e Desenvolvimento (DCTD), Universidade dos Açores, 9501-801 Ponta Delgada, S. Miguel, Açores, Portugal; Centro de Investigação em Tecnologias Agrárias dos Açores (CITA-A), Universidade dos Açores, 9700-071 Angra do Heroísmo, Terceira, Açores, Portugal; Centro de Investigação de Recursos Naturais (CIRN), Departamento de Biologia, Universidade dos Açores, 9501-801 Ponta Delgada, S. Miguel, Açores, Portugal
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