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Recent developments in the downstream processing of phycobiliproteins from algae: A review.

Chandralekha Devi, A. and Hamsavi, G. K. and Simran, Sahota and Rochak, M. and Hrishikesh, A. Tavanandi and Raghavarao, K. S. M. S. (2020) Recent developments in the downstream processing of phycobiliproteins from algae: A review. Current Biochemical Engineering. pp. 1-15.

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Abstract

Background: Algae (both micro and macro) have gained huge attention in the recent past for their high commercial value products. They are the source of various biomolecules of commercial applications ranging from nutraceuticals to fuels. Phycobiliproteins are one such high value low volume compounds which are mainly obtained from micro and macro algae. In order to tap the bioresource, a significant amount of work has been carried out for large scale production of algal biomass. However, work on downstream processing aspects of phycobiliproteins (PBPs) from algae is scarce, especially in case of macroalgae. There are several difficulties in cell wall disruption of both micro and macro algae because of their cell wall structure and compositions. At the same time, there are several challenges in the purification of phycobiliproteins. Objective: The current review article focuses on the recent developments in downstream processing of phycobiliproteins (mainly phycocyanins and phycoerythrins) from micro and macroalgae. The current status, the recent advancements and potential technologies (that are under development) are summarised in this review article besides providing future directions for the present research area.

Item Type: Article
Uncontrolled Keywords: Microalgae, Macroalgae, Phycobiliproteins, Extraction, Purification
Subjects: 500 Natural Sciences and Mathematics > 07 Life Sciences > 04 Microbiology > 01 Algae
600 Technology > 08 Food technology > 05 Processing and Engineering
Divisions: Food Engineering
Depositing User: Food Sci. & Technol. Information Services
Date Deposited: 20 May 2022 06:14
Last Modified: 20 May 2022 06:14
URI: http://ir.cftri.res.in/id/eprint/15276

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