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Tier 4 — Narrative / commentaryPeer-reviewedConventional

Enzyme-assisted extraction of bioactive compounds from seaweeds and microalgae

K. K. Asanka Sanjeewa; Kalahe Hewage Iresha Nadeeka Madushani Herath; Young-Sang Kim; You-Jin Jeon; You‐Jin Jeon

TrAC Trends in Analytical Chemistry · 2023

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Summary

This review examines enzyme-assisted extraction as a technological approach to isolate bioactive compounds from seaweeds and microalgae. Published in a leading analytical chemistry journal, the paper likely synthesises current methods, comparing enzymatic versus conventional extraction approaches, and discussing analytical innovations in characterising recovered compounds. The work appears positioned at the intersection of marine biotechnology and food/pharmaceutical chemistry.

Regional applicability

The geographic location of the research cannot be determined from the metadata. The methodology and technologies reviewed would be transferable to United Kingdom research and industry contexts, particularly for marine biotechnology applications and functional food development, though UK-specific cultivation or extraction infrastructure would need separate assessment.

Key measures

Extraction efficiency, yield of bioactive compounds, enzyme specificity and activity, analytical techniques for compound characterisation

Outcomes reported

The paper likely reviews enzyme-assisted extraction techniques applied to seaweeds and microalgae, examining methods to isolate and recover bioactive compounds from these marine sources.

Theme
Measurement & metrics
Subject
Food processing & bioavailability
Study type
Narrative Review
Study design
Narrative review
Source type
Peer-reviewed study
Status
Published
System type
Aquaculture
DOI
10.1016/j.trac.2023.117266
Catalogue ID
NRmvs2i99q-005

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