This month we are focused on Algavalor SP1. Did you know that Chlorella vulgaris (smooth) and Chlorococcum amblystomatis extracts have anti-inflammatory, anti-obesity and anti-diabetes activities? The lipidome of various species was also evaluated and new bioactive metabolites were identified.
How was this done? The biomass produced by #Allmicroalgae was sent to the partners at #UAveiro and #UMinho for extraction via #HPP, #PEF or ohmic heating. After being characterized the extracts were sent to #CIIMAR and #FCUP where their bioactivity was studied in cell models and #zebrafish. #UCP evaluated the microbiological safety of the extracts that were then used by #IPLeiria and #ErnestoMorgado as food ingredients.
#microalgae #anti-inflamatory #anti-obesity #anti-diabetes #extract
*Image: assay of anti-diabetes activity in zebrafish, developed by CIIMAR
