Biological Activities and Applications of Marine Algae
A special issue of International Journal of Molecular Sciences (ISSN 1422-0067). This special issue belongs to the section "Bioactives and Nutraceuticals".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2026 | Viewed by 995
Editors
Interests: biological activities of marine algae; bioactive compounds from seaweed; marine algae in sustainable agriculture; natural products for antimicrobial and anticancer applications
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
We are delighted to announce this Special Issue of International Journal of Molecular Sciences, titled "Biological Activities and Applications of Marine Algae". Marine algae contain a wide variety of compounds that display many different types of biological activity; examples include antimicrobial, antioxidant, and anticancer activities, etc. Because of their numerous applications in agriculture, health care, and biotechnology, there is growing scientific interest in the use of marine algae as sustainable natural resources. This Special Issue aims to explore the biological activities and potential applications of marine algae, focusing on their bioactive compounds and their use in agriculture, medicine, and biotechnology for the development of sustainable and high-value products. We are pleased to invite contributions that explore the latest advances in the biological activities and applications of marine algae, including, but not limited to, the identification of bioactive compounds, evaluation of their biological properties, and their potential uses in agriculture, medicine, and biotechnology. In this Special Issue, original research articles and reviews are welcome. Research areas may include studies highlighting innovative approaches and practical applications of marine algal compounds.
We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Prof. Dr. Fatima Lakhdar
Guest Editor
Dr. Bouchra Benhniya
Guest Editor Assistant
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Keywords
- marine algae
- biological activity
- bioactive compounds
- antimicrobial
- antioxidant
- anticancer
- sustainable natural resources
- agriculture
- health care
- biotechnology
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