Microalgae FoodOmics and FeedOmics: Antioxidant Enrichment, ROS Modulation, and Health-Boosting Applications

Dear Colleagues,

The Special Issue “Microalgae FoodOmics and FeedOmics: Antioxidant Enrichment, ROS Modulation, and Health-Boosting Applications” addresses the challenges and opportunities associated with utilizing microalgae as bioactive and antioxidant food for human consumption and feed for aquaculture. Enhancing the use of microalgae to improve health outcomes aims to contribute to the development of eco-friendly solutions that align with sustainability goals.

Significant progress has been made in recent years in exploring the potential of microalgae-derived metabolites for aquaculture or human food. Antioxidants metabolites from microalgae, including carotenoids, fatty acids, phytohormones, carbohydrates, vitamins, peptides, and polyphenols, are of considerable interest for healthcare applications.

This Special Issue seeks contributions on how microalgae biomass and compounds affect animal fitness or human wellness through in vitro or in vivo approaches, focusing on metabolic pathways related to cellular responses to microalgae-derived antioxidants. We welcome studies involving genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, and metabolomics as well as microalgae antioxidant biosynthesis, and metabolism.

This Special issue highlights advanced delivery systems, such as encapsulation and carrier-based formulations, that enhance the stability, bioavailability, and targeted release of microalgae-derived bioactives. It aims to present recent advancements and encourages the submission of original research and review articles on promoting microalgae biotechnology for health, focusing on their benefits, mechanisms, and future perspectives.

Dr. Clementina Sansone
Dr. Francesca Sansone
Guest Editors

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