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Bilbao-Kareaga A, Calvache D, Sargsyan R, Ardura A, Garcia-Vazquez E. In-depth analysis of microplastics reported from animal and algae seafood species: Implications for consumers and environmental health. MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN 2024; 206:116742. [PMID: 39059219 DOI: 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2024.116742] [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: 05/20/2024] [Revised: 07/09/2024] [Accepted: 07/15/2024] [Indexed: 07/28/2024]
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Macroalgae are able to retain environmental microplastics (MPs). The potential ingestion of MP through Atlantic agar Gelidium corneum and different animal species (hake, glass eels, mussels, topshells, anemones, sea cucumbers) that are seafood resources in Spain, was estimated from published MPs data calculating daily dose and annual ingestion rate. The study region was Asturias (SW Bay of Biscay). Lower MP ingestion rate from algae than from any animal analysed revealed a reduced risk of MP intake, probably because the alga is harvested from quite clean subtidal zones. However, MP bioconcentration in Atlantic agar was higher than in sea cucumbers, mussels or glass eels. Compared with other algae, G. corneum ranked the highest for MP retention rate, perhaps for its intricate branching and gelatinous surface, suggesting a possible use in MP bioremediation. More experimental studies in MP uptake by macroalgae are recommended to understand their implication in the accumulation of this pollutant.
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- Amaia Bilbao-Kareaga
- University of Oviedo, Department of Functional Biology, C/Julian Claveria s/n, 33006 Oviedo, Spain
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- University of Oviedo, Department of Functional Biology, C/Julian Claveria s/n, 33006 Oviedo, Spain
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- University of Oviedo, Department of Functional Biology, C/Julian Claveria s/n, 33006 Oviedo, Spain
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- University of Oviedo, Department of Functional Biology, C/Julian Claveria s/n, 33006 Oviedo, Spain
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- University of Oviedo, Department of Functional Biology, C/Julian Claveria s/n, 33006 Oviedo, Spain.
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Oliveira S, Sousa I, Raymundo A, Bengoechea C. Three-Dimensional Printing of Red Algae Biopolymers: Effect of Locust Bean Gum on Rheology and Processability. Gels 2024; 10:166. [PMID: 38534584 DOI: 10.3390/gels10030166] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2024] [Revised: 02/19/2024] [Accepted: 02/21/2024] [Indexed: 03/28/2024] Open
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Seaweeds, rich in high-value polysaccharides with thickening/gelling properties (e.g., agar, carrageenan, and alginate), are extensively used in the food industry for texture customization and enhancement. However, conventional extraction methods for these hydrocolloids often involve potentially hazardous chemicals and long extraction times. In this study, three red seaweed species (Chondrus crispus, Gelidium Corneum, and Gracilaria gracilis) commercialized as food ingredients by local companies were chosen for their native gelling biopolymers, which were extracted using water-based methodologies (i.e., (1) hydration at room temperature; (2) stirring at 90 °C; and (3) centrifugation at 40 °C) for production of sustainable food gels. The potential use of these extracts as bioinks was assessed employing an extrusion-based 3D printer. The present work aimed to study the gelation process, taken place during printing, and assess the effectiveness of the selected green extraction method in producing gels. To improve the definition of the printed gel, two critical printing parameters were investigated: the addition of locust bean gum (LBG) at different concentrations (0, 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, and 2.5%) and printing temperature (30, 40, 60, and 80 °C). Rheological results from a controlled-stress rheometer indicated that gels derived from G. corneum and G. gracilis exhibited a lower gel strength (lower G' and G″) and excessive material spreading during deposition (lower viscosity) than C. crispus. Thus, G' was around 5 and 70 times higher for C. crispus gels than for G. corneum and G. gracilis, respectively. When increasing LBG concentration (0.5 to 2.5% w/w) and lowering the printing temperature (80 to 30 °C), an enhanced gel matrix definition for G. corneum and G. gracilis gels was found. In contrast, gels from C. crispus demonstrated greater stability and were less influenced by these parameters, showcasing the potential of the seaweed to develop sustainable clean label food gels. Eventually, these results highlight the feasibility of using algal-based extracts obtained through a green procedure as bioinks where LBG was employed as a synergic ingredient.
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- Sónia Oliveira
- LEAF-Linking Landscape, Environment, Agriculture and Food-Research Center, Associated Laboratory TERRA, Instituto Superior de Agronomia, Universidade de Lisboa, Tapada da Ajuda, 1349-017 Lisboa, Portugal
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- LEAF-Linking Landscape, Environment, Agriculture and Food-Research Center, Associated Laboratory TERRA, Instituto Superior de Agronomia, Universidade de Lisboa, Tapada da Ajuda, 1349-017 Lisboa, Portugal
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- LEAF-Linking Landscape, Environment, Agriculture and Food-Research Center, Associated Laboratory TERRA, Instituto Superior de Agronomia, Universidade de Lisboa, Tapada da Ajuda, 1349-017 Lisboa, Portugal
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- Departamento de Ingeniería Química, Escuela Politécnica Superior, Universidad de Sevilla, 41012 Sevilla, Spain
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Matias M, Martins A, Alves C, Silva J, Pinteus S, Fitas M, Pinto P, Marto J, Ribeiro H, Murray P, Pedrosa R. New Insights into the Dermocosmetic Potential of the Red Seaweed Gelidium corneum. Antioxidants (Basel) 2023; 12:1684. [PMID: 37759987 PMCID: PMC10525542 DOI: 10.3390/antiox12091684] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2023] [Revised: 07/24/2023] [Accepted: 08/21/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023] Open
Abstract
This work addresses the potential of the red seaweed Gelidium corneum as a source of bioactive ingredients for skin health and wellness in response to the growing awareness regarding the significance of sustainable strategies in developing new nature-based dermocosmetic products. Hydroalcoholic extracts from the dried biomass were subjected to sequential liquid-liquid partitions, affording five different fractions (F1-F5). Their cosmetic potential was assessed through a set of in vitro assays concerning their antioxidant, photoprotective, and healing properties. Additionally, their cytotoxicity in HaCaT cells and their capacity to induce inflammation in RAW 264.7 cells were also evaluated. As a proof-of-concept, O/W emulsions were prepared, and emulsion stability was assessed by optical microscopy, droplet size analysis, centrifugation tests, and rheology analysis. Furthermore, in vivo tests were conducted with the final formulation to assess its antioxidant capacity. At subtoxic concentrations, the most lipophilic fraction has provided photoprotection against UV light-induced photooxidation in HaCaT cells. This was conducted together with the aqueous fraction, which also displayed healing capacities. Regarding the physical and stability assays, the best performance was achieved with the formulation containing 1% aqueous extract, which exhibited water retention and antioxidant properties in the in vivo assay. In summary, Gelidium corneum displayed itself as a potential source of bioactive ingredients with multitarget properties for dermatological use.
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- Margarida Matias
- MARE-Marine and Environmental Sciences Centre and ARNET-Aquatic Research Network, Escola Superior de Turismo e Tecnologia do Mar, Polytechnic of Leiria, 2520-630 Peniche, Portugal; (C.A.); (J.S.); (S.P.); (R.P.)
- LIFE-Health and Bioscience Research Institute, Technological University of Shannon, Moylish Park, V94 E8YF Limerick, Ireland;
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- MARE-Marine and Environmental Sciences Centre and ARNET-Aquatic Research Network, Escola Superior de Turismo e Tecnologia do Mar, Polytechnic of Leiria, 2520-630 Peniche, Portugal; (C.A.); (J.S.); (S.P.); (R.P.)
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- MARE-Marine and Environmental Sciences Centre and ARNET-Aquatic Research Network, Escola Superior de Turismo e Tecnologia do Mar, Polytechnic of Leiria, 2520-630 Peniche, Portugal; (C.A.); (J.S.); (S.P.); (R.P.)
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- MARE-Marine and Environmental Sciences Centre and ARNET-Aquatic Research Network, Escola Superior de Turismo e Tecnologia do Mar, Polytechnic of Leiria, 2520-630 Peniche, Portugal; (C.A.); (J.S.); (S.P.); (R.P.)
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- MARE-Marine and Environmental Sciences Centre and ARNET-Aquatic Research Network, Escola Superior de Turismo e Tecnologia do Mar, Polytechnic of Leiria, 2520-630 Peniche, Portugal; (C.A.); (J.S.); (S.P.); (R.P.)
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- PhD Trials, Avenida Maria Helena Vieira da Silva, n° 24 A, 1750-182 Lisboa, Portugal; (M.F.); (P.P.)
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- PhD Trials, Avenida Maria Helena Vieira da Silva, n° 24 A, 1750-182 Lisboa, Portugal; (M.F.); (P.P.)
- Research Institute for Medicines (iMed.ULisboa), Faculty of Pharmacy, Universidade de Lisboa, 1649-003 Lisbon, Portugal; (J.M.); (H.R.)
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- Research Institute for Medicines (iMed.ULisboa), Faculty of Pharmacy, Universidade de Lisboa, 1649-003 Lisbon, Portugal; (J.M.); (H.R.)
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- Research Institute for Medicines (iMed.ULisboa), Faculty of Pharmacy, Universidade de Lisboa, 1649-003 Lisbon, Portugal; (J.M.); (H.R.)
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- LIFE-Health and Bioscience Research Institute, Technological University of Shannon, Moylish Park, V94 E8YF Limerick, Ireland;
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- MARE-Marine and Environmental Sciences Centre and ARNET-Aquatic Research Network, Escola Superior de Turismo e Tecnologia do Mar, Polytechnic of Leiria, 2520-630 Peniche, Portugal; (C.A.); (J.S.); (S.P.); (R.P.)
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Bilbao-Kareaga A, Menendez D, Peón P, Ardura A, Garcia-Vazquez E. Microplastics in jellifying algae in the Bay of Biscay. Implications for consumers' health. ALGAL RES 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.algal.2023.103080] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/08/2023]
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McReynolds C, Adrien A, Silvestre de Ferron A, Boussetta N, Grimi N, Pecastaing L, Fernandes SCM. Extraction of Mycosporine-like Amino Acids and Proteins from the Agarophyte Gelidium corneum Using Pulsed Power Techniques. Foods 2023; 12:foods12071473. [PMID: 37048293 PMCID: PMC10094572 DOI: 10.3390/foods12071473] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2023] [Revised: 03/25/2023] [Accepted: 03/27/2023] [Indexed: 04/14/2023] Open
Abstract
Gelidium corneum (syn. sesquipedale) is an industrially and ecologically important species of red alga used for the production of high-quality agar. However, the species is also of growing interest for the production of other valuable compounds, such as mycosporine-like amino acids (MAAs), with potential cosmeceutical and biomedical applications. Novel methods using two pulsed power techniques, high-voltage electrical discharges (HVED) and pulsed electrical fields (PEF), were evaluated for efficacy of MAA extraction. Algal suspensions were prepared at two ratios (1:20 and 1:40 w:v). Four different extraction protocols were compared: (i) high-voltage electrical discharges, (ii) pulsed electric fields, (iii) maceration at room temperature, and (iv) maceration at 50 °C. The algae were treated in three states: freshly harvested, dried, and powdered. HVED and PEF treatments were effective when performed on fresh algae, and in particular the HVED treatment resulted in yields of MAAs twenty times higher than the control: 0.81 ± 0.05 mg/gDry Weight (DW) vs. 0.037 ± 0.002 mg/gDW. This effect was not observed to the same extent when the algae were dried or powdered, although HVED remained the most selective method overall.
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- Colin McReynolds
- IPREM-Institute of Analytical Sciences and Physico-Chemistry for Environment and Materials, E2S UPPA: Energy Environment Solutions, Université de Pau et des Pays de l'Adour, CNRS-Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique, 64600 Anglet, France
- MANTA-Marine Materials Research Group, Universite de Pau et des Pays de l'Adour, E2S UPPA, 64600 Anglet, France
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- IPREM-Institute of Analytical Sciences and Physico-Chemistry for Environment and Materials, E2S UPPA: Energy Environment Solutions, Université de Pau et des Pays de l'Adour, CNRS-Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique, 64600 Anglet, France
- MANTA-Marine Materials Research Group, Universite de Pau et des Pays de l'Adour, E2S UPPA, 64600 Anglet, France
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- Laboratoire des Sciences de l'Ingénieur Appliquées à la Mécanique et au Génie Électrique-Fédération IPRA, Université de Pau et des Pays de l'Adour/E2S UPPA, EA4581, 64000 Pau, France
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- TIMR (Integrated Transformations of Renewable Matter), ESCOM, Université de Technologie de Compiègne, Sorbonne Universités, Centre de Recherche Royallieu, CEDEX CS 60319, 60203 Compiègne, France
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- TIMR (Integrated Transformations of Renewable Matter), ESCOM, Université de Technologie de Compiègne, Sorbonne Universités, Centre de Recherche Royallieu, CEDEX CS 60319, 60203 Compiègne, France
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- IPREM-Institute of Analytical Sciences and Physico-Chemistry for Environment and Materials, E2S UPPA: Energy Environment Solutions, Université de Pau et des Pays de l'Adour, CNRS-Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique, 64600 Anglet, France
- Laboratoire des Sciences de l'Ingénieur Appliquées à la Mécanique et au Génie Électrique-Fédération IPRA, Université de Pau et des Pays de l'Adour/E2S UPPA, EA4581, 64000 Pau, France
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- IPREM-Institute of Analytical Sciences and Physico-Chemistry for Environment and Materials, E2S UPPA: Energy Environment Solutions, Université de Pau et des Pays de l'Adour, CNRS-Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique, 64600 Anglet, France
- MANTA-Marine Materials Research Group, Universite de Pau et des Pays de l'Adour, E2S UPPA, 64600 Anglet, France
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Kamal M, Abdel-Raouf N, Alwutayd K, AbdElgawad H, Abdelhameed MS, Hammouda O, Elsayed KNM. Seasonal Changes in the Biochemical Composition of Dominant Macroalgal Species along the Egyptian Red Sea Shore. BIOLOGY 2023; 12:biology12030411. [PMID: 36979103 PMCID: PMC10045638 DOI: 10.3390/biology12030411] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2023] [Revised: 02/27/2023] [Accepted: 03/01/2023] [Indexed: 03/30/2023]
Abstract
Macroalgae are significant biological resources in coastal marine ecosystems. Seasonality influences macroalgae biochemical characteristics, which consequentially affect their ecological and economic values. Here, macroalgae were surveyed from summer 2017 to spring 2018 at three sites at 7 km (south) from El Qusier, 52 km (north) from Marsa Alam and 70 km (south) from Safaga along the Red Sea coast, Egypt. Across all the macroalgae collected, Caulerpa prolifera (green macroalgae), Acanthophora spicifera (red macroalgae) and Cystoseira myrica, Cystoseira trinodis and Turbinaria ornata (brown macroalgae) were the most dominant macroalgal species. These macroalgae were identified at morphological and molecular (18s rRNA) levels. Then, the seasonal variations in macroalgal minerals and biochemical composition were quantified to determine the apt period for harvesting based on the nutritional requirements for commercial utilizations. The chemical composition of macroalgae proved the species and seasonal variation. For instance, minerals were more accumulated in macroalgae C. prolifera, A. spicifera and T. ornata in the winter season, but they were accumulated in both C. myrica and C. trinodis in the summer season. Total sugars, amino acids, fatty acids and phenolic contents were higher in the summer season. Accordingly, macroalgae collected during the summer can be used as food and animal feed. Overall, we suggest the harvesting of macroalgae for different nutrients and metabolites in the respective seasons.
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- Marwa Kamal
- Botany and Microbiology Department, Faculty of Science, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef 62521, Egypt
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- Botany and Microbiology Department, Faculty of Science, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef 62521, Egypt
- Department of Biology, College of Science and Humanities in Al-Kharj, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Al-Kharj 11942, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biology, College of Science, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, P.O. Box 84428, Riyadh 11671, Saudi Arabia
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- Botany and Microbiology Department, Faculty of Science, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef 62521, Egypt
- Integrated Molecular Plant Physiology Research, Department of Biology, University of Antwerp, 2020 Antwerp, Belgium
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- Botany and Microbiology Department, Faculty of Science, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef 62521, Egypt
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- Botany and Microbiology Department, Faculty of Science, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef 62521, Egypt
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- Botany and Microbiology Department, Faculty of Science, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef 62521, Egypt
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