Bioprospecting of fucoxanthin from diatoms — Challenges and perspectives

Seth, K; Kumar, A; Rastogi, RP; Meena, M; Vinayak, V; Harish,

Bioprospecting of fucoxanthin from diatoms — Challenges and perspectives

Seth, K Kumar, A Rastogi, RP Meena, M

Vinayak, V Harish,

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Citation:: Algal Research, 2021, 60
Issue Date:: 2021-12-01

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dc.contributor.author	Seth, K
dc.contributor.author	Kumar, A
dc.contributor.author	Rastogi, RP
dc.contributor.author	Meena, M https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3805-1087
dc.contributor.author	Vinayak, V
dc.contributor.author	Harish,
dc.date.accessioned	2022-03-29T21:07:48Z
dc.date.available	2022-03-29T21:07:48Z
dc.date.issued	2021-12-01
dc.identifier.citation	Algal Research, 2021, 60
dc.identifier.issn	2211-9264
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10453/155671
dc.description.abstract	Diatoms are ubiquitous microalgae that exhibit a characteristic golden-brown color due to the high quantity of fucoxanthin. Fucoxanthin is a brown pigment molecule that belongs to the xanthophyll class of carotenoids. Owing to unique chemical properties, this pigment is known for a variety of biological functions having important medicinal properties like anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, anti-obesity, anti-diabetic, anti-cancer, anti-osteoporotic, anti-hypertensive, and anti-microbial activities. On account of its versatile applications and growing demands, it is one of the exorbitant pigments globally and plays a crucial role in the circular bioeconomy. Extraction of fucoxanthin from a natural source is considered most efficient, eco-friendly, and cost-effective. Therefore, selecting a suitable natural source for efficient extraction, quantification, purification of this economically important biomolecule is of utmost importance. This paper presents the current understanding of the fucoxanthin biosynthetic pathway in diatoms, characterizations of essential genes involved in its biosynthesis, and various efforts to enhance production using the biorefinery approach reviewed. This review also focuses on current knowledge of extraction methods and biological functions of fucoxanthin with its potential health benefits.
dc.language	English
dc.publisher	ELSEVIER
dc.relation.ispartof	Algal Research
dc.relation.isbasedon	10.1016/j.algal.2021.102475
dc.rights	info:eu-repo/semantics/closedAccess
dc.subject	0607 Plant Biology, 0904 Chemical Engineering, 1003 Industrial Biotechnology
dc.title	Bioprospecting of fucoxanthin from diatoms — Challenges and perspectives
dc.type	Journal Article
utslib.citation.volume	60
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utslib.for	0904 Chemical Engineering
utslib.for	1003 Industrial Biotechnology
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology/School of Computer Science
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dc.date.updated	2022-03-29T21:07:44Z
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Abstract:

Diatoms are ubiquitous microalgae that exhibit a characteristic golden-brown color due to the high quantity of fucoxanthin. Fucoxanthin is a brown pigment molecule that belongs to the xanthophyll class of carotenoids. Owing to unique chemical properties, this pigment is known for a variety of biological functions having important medicinal properties like anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, anti-obesity, anti-diabetic, anti-cancer, anti-osteoporotic, anti-hypertensive, and anti-microbial activities. On account of its versatile applications and growing demands, it is one of the exorbitant pigments globally and plays a crucial role in the circular bioeconomy. Extraction of fucoxanthin from a natural source is considered most efficient, eco-friendly, and cost-effective. Therefore, selecting a suitable natural source for efficient extraction, quantification, purification of this economically important biomolecule is of utmost importance. This paper presents the current understanding of the fucoxanthin biosynthetic pathway in diatoms, characterizations of essential genes involved in its biosynthesis, and various efforts to enhance production using the biorefinery approach reviewed. This review also focuses on current knowledge of extraction methods and biological functions of fucoxanthin with its potential health benefits.

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