TY - T1 - The Potential of Cryptophyte Algae in Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Applications SN - / UR - http://hdl.handle.net/10138/327612 T3 - A1 - Abidizadegan, Maryam; Peltomaa, Elina; Blomster, Jaanika A2 - PB - Y1 - 2021 LA - eng AB - Microalgae produce a variety of bioactive components that provide benefits to human and animal health. Cryptophytes are one of the major groups of microalgae, with more than 20 genera comprised of 200 species. Recently, cryptophytes have attracted scientific attention because of their characteristics and biotechnological potential. For example, they are rich in a number of chemical compounds, such as fatty acids, carotenoids, phycobiliproteins and polysaccharides, which are mainly used for food, m... VO - IS - SP - OP - KW - carotenoida; cryptophytes; fatty acids; mycosporine-like amino acids; phenolics; polysaccharides; sterols; vitamins; 317 Pharmacy N1 - PP - ER -