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ALGAL PRODUCTS AND MEDICAL APPLICATIONSAnna Margarita F. Pineda 8-Rutherford
HISTORY OF ALGAE
“ The life of the planet began the long, slow process of modulating and regulating the physical conditions of the planet. The oxygen in today's atmosphere is almost entirely the result of photosynthetic living, which had its start with the appearance of blue-green algae among the microorganisms.”
-Lewis Thomas
WHAT IS ALGAE?
· Large, successful group of organisms, flourish in sea · Can produce foods (sugars) from the sun · Kingdom Protista
WHAT IS ALGAE?
· Base of the aquatic food chain ·Its growth is a natural occurrence in all water bodies · Reproduces rapidly on hot weather
ALGAE PURPOSEMarine Food and Medicine
Blue-Green Global Carbon and Nitrogen Budgets
Red Coral Reefs
Green Capture light energy to produce sugar
TYPES OF ALGAE AND PURPOSES
HARMFUL ALGAE
ADVANTAGES
1. Algae Grow Fast 2. Algae Can Have High Biofuel Yields 3. Algae Consume CO2 4. Algae Do Not Compete With Agriculture
5. Purify Wastewaters
ADVANTAGES
6. Can Be Grown in the Sea
7. Energy Source
8. Job Creation Engine
9. Produce Many Useful Products
10.Used for Fuel, Feed and Food
DISADVANTAGES
1. Costly
2. Difficulty in finding cheap sources of sterile CO2
3. Some species cause fish kills and contamination
ALGAL PRODUCTS
Different types of Algae is used for
different medicinal and health purposes.
ALGAL PRODUCTS AND MEDICAL APPLICATIONS
Spirulina➤ Human and animal food or
nutritional supplement
➤ Also known as: Blue-green algae
➤ Commonly found in tropical or subtropical waters with high salt content
➤ Made primarily from from two species of cyanobacteria: 1. Arthrospira Platensis 2. Arthrospira Maxima
Spirulina➤ Weight loss
➤ Attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
➤ Hay fever
➤ Diabetes
➤ Stress, fatigue, depression, anxiety
➤ Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
➤ Treating precancerous growths
➤ Boost immune system
➤ Improves memory
➤ Increases metabolism and energy
➤ Lowers cholesterol
➤ Preventing heart diseases
➤ Heals wounds
➤ Improves digestion and bowel movement
➤ Other health women’s issues
ALGAL PRODUCTS AND MEDICAL APPLICATIONS
ALGAL PRODUCTS AND MEDICAL APPLICATIONS
Chlorella➤ Considered a superfood
➤ Important role in detoxification
➤ High content of protein, vitamins and minerals
➤ Grows in fresh water
➤ Mostly found in the US, Japan and Taiwan
➤ Made into powder, tablets, and liquid extracts
ALGAL PRODUCTS AND MEDICAL APPLICATIONS
Chlorella➤ Treats:
• Ulcers• Rashes due to radiant treatment• Trichomoniasis
➤ Prevents:• Constipation• Bad breath,• Hypertension
➤ Reduce cholesterol and asthma attacks
➤ Relieve premenstrual syndrome
➤ Promotes mental health
➤ Increase energy
ALGAL PRODUCTS AND MEDICAL APPLICATIONS
Beta-Carotene➤ Dunaliella salina
➤ Group of red, orange and yellow pigments called carotenoids
➤ Marine microalga is a rich sourch of beta-carotene, alpha-carotene, etc.
➤ Also found in vegetables, fruits and whole grains
➤ Vitamin A
ALGAL PRODUCTS AND MEDICAL APPLICATIONS
Beta-Carotene ➤ Treats:
• AIDS• Alcoholism • Alzheimer’s disease• Parkinson’s disease • Depression• Epilepsy• Headache• Heartburn• High blood pressure• Infertility• Rheumatoid Arthritis• Schizophrenia• Skin disorders (Vitiligo)
➤ Prevents:
• Certain Cancers • Heart disease• Cataracts
➤ Reduce cholesterol and asthma attacks
➤ For underfed women
➤ Risk of sunburn
➤ Increase energy
ALGAL PRODUCTS AND MEDICAL APPLICATIONS
Astaxanthin➤ Naturally occurring high-value
carotenoid pigment with excellent antioxidant effects.
➤ Causes the pink or red color in salmon, trout, lobster, shrimp and other seafood.
➤ Protect cells from damage.
➤ Improve the way the immune system functions.
ALGAL PRODUCTS AND MEDICAL APPLICATIONS
➤Treats:• Alzheimer’s disease• Parkinson’s disease• High cholesterol• Age-related macular
degeneration (AMD)
Astaxanthin
ALGAL PRODUCTS AND MEDICAL APPLICATIONS
➤ Red algae
➤ Reflects red light and absorbs blue light
➤ Food science, immunodiagnostic, therapy, cosmetics, protein and cell labelling, and analytical processes
Phycoerythrin
ALGAL PRODUCTS AND MEDICAL APPLICATIONS
➤ Docosahexaenoic Acid (DCA)
➤ Produced by the use of algae
➤ Have gained considerable importance due to their association with the prevention and treatment of several diseases.
Omega-3 Fatty Acids
ALGAL PRODUCTS AND MEDICAL APPLICATIONS
➤ Cures:
Omega-3 Fatty Acids
• Depression• Asthma• ADHD• Alzheimer’s Disease• Dementia
➤ Helps baby development
FUN FACT!
ALGAE AMONG POLAR BEARS?
ALGAL PRODUCTS AND MEDICAL APPLICATIONS
➤ Seaweed extract such as the wakame and hijiki
➤ Brown seaweed
➤ Found in much smaller amounts of in red seaweed and green seaweed
➤ Carotenoid
➤ Performs a limited form of photosynthesis
Fucoxanthin
ALGAL PRODUCTS AND MEDICAL APPLICATIONS
➤ Cures:
• Cancer• Diabetes
➤ Weight loss
Fucoxanthin
ALGAL PRODUCTS AND MEDICAL APPLICATIONS
➤ Substance that helps convert food into energy
➤ Powerful antioxidant made in the human body
➤ Basic cell function
Coenzyme Q10➤ Also known as CoQ10
ALGAL PRODUCTS AND MEDICAL APPLICATIONS
Coenzyme Q10➤ Cures:
• Cancer• Diabetes• Genetic disorders• HIV/AIDS• Heart Conditions• Muscular Dystrophies• Parkinson’s Disease
➤ Prevents:
• Eye disease• Chest pain• Asthma• Chronic Fatigue• High Cholesterol• Treatment of chemotherapy
side-effects on children
ALGAL PRODUCTS AND MEDICAL APPLICATIONS
➤ Cell-wall constituents of brown algae (Phaeophyceae)
➤ Chain-forming heteropolysaccharides
Alginates
ALGAL PRODUCTS AND MEDICAL APPLICATIONS
Alginates➤ Reduce the amount of strong
chemicals such as:• Barium• Tin• Cadmium• Manganese• Zinc• Mercury
➤ Lower cholesterol
➤ Treats high blood pressure➤ Throat lozenges
➤ Peel-off facial masks
Neuroprotective Products
• both micro algae and marco algae
• promote nerve cell survival
ALGAL PRODUCTS AND MEDICAL APPLICATIONS
Drugs
• Algal chemistry has interested many researches in order to develop new drugs
ALGAL PRODUCTS AND MEDICAL APPLICATIONS
Antimicrobials, Antivirals, and Antifungals
• both micro algae and marco algae
• exhibit antimicrobial activity which finds use in various chemical industries
ALGAL PRODUCTS AND MEDICAL APPLICATIONS
Human Therapeutic Proteins
• Pharmaceutical companies could substantially reduce the expense of costly treatments for cancer
ALGAL PRODUCTS AND MEDICAL APPLICATIONS
POP QUESTION!
What makes Algae different? • Algae is Eukaryotic, having a nucleus, which makes them
different from bacteria. • Algae are very diverse among plants due to their cell
structures.
ALGAL PRODUCTS AND MEDICAL APPLICATIONS
• Osmoregulators • Antioxidants • Anti-microbial agents (antibacterial, antifungal, antiprotozoa) • Anti-tumor agents • Anti-obesity agents • Anti-viral agents • Anti-inflammatory agents • Anti-adhesive properties • Aid in the immune, cardiovascular and nervous systems • Fibromyalgia, diabetes, and hypertension patients • Degenerative diseases treatment
ALGAL PRODUCTS AND MEDICAL APPLICATIONS
• Skin disease treatment • Fluorescent pigment (Immunoassays) • Therapeutic delivering agents for heart disease, autoimmune
diseases, and cognitive decline, in the form of Dementia and Alzheimer's
• Radioactive protection • Medicinal purposes which include: sterols, toxins, proteins, amino
acids, MAA, etc. • Cosmetics as thickening agents, water-binding agents and
antioxidants • Anti-Cellulite agent • Skin care, sun protections and hair care agents and as a treatment
for wounds, burns and bruises
ALGAL PRODUCTS AND MEDICAL APPLICATIONS
Thank you for listening.
QUESTIONS!
1. This is the base of the aquatic food chain.
A. FungiB. ProtistaC. AlgaeD. Sand
QUESTIONS!
2-3. Give 2 Advantages of Algae
4-5. Give 2 Disadvantages of Algae
QUESTIONS!
6. Which type of Algae is this?
A. SpirulinaB. ChlorellaC. Beta-CaroteneD. Fucoxanthin
QUESTIONS!
7. Which type of Algae is this?
A. Beta-CaroteneB. AstaxanthinC. SpirulinaD. Chlorella
QUESTIONS!
8. Which type of Algae is this?
A. Coenzyme Q10B. AlginatesC. AstaxanthinD. Beta-Carotene
QUESTIONS!
9. Which type of Algae is this?
A. PhycoerythrinB. Fucoxanthin C. Omega-3 Fatty AcidsD. Spirulina
QUESTIONS!
10. How is Algae different from bacteria?
QUESTIONS!
1. This is the base of the aquatic food chain.
A. FungiB. ProtistaC. Algae D. Sand
QUESTIONS!
2-3. Give 2 Advantages of Algae1. Algae Grow Fast2. Algae Can Have High Biofuel Yields3. Algae Consume CO24. Algae Do Not Compete With Agriculture5. Purify Wastewaters 6. Can Be Grown in the Sea7. Energy Source8. Job Creation Engine9. Produce Many Useful Products10.Used for Fuel, Feed and Food
QUESTIONS!
3-5. Give 2 Disadvantages of Algae
1. Costly 2. Difficulty in finding cheap sources of sterile CO2 3. Some species cause fish kills and contamination
QUESTIONS!
5. Which type of Algae is this?
A. SpirulinaB. ChlorellaC. Beta-Carotene D. Fucoxanthin
QUESTIONS!
5. Which type of Algae is this?
A. Beta-CaroteneB. Astaxanthin C. SpirulinaD. Chlorella
QUESTIONS!
5. Which type of Algae is this?
A. Coenzyme Q10B. Alginates C. AstaxanthinD. Beta-Carotene
QUESTIONS!
5. Which type of Algae is this?
A. PhycoerythrinB. Fucoxanthin C. Omega-3 Fatty AcidsD. Spirulina
QUESTIONS!
10. How is Algae different from bacteria?
• Algae is Eukaryotic, having a nucleus, which makes them
different from bacteria.