Algae and Microalgae and Their Bioactive Molecules for Human Health 2021

Dear Colleagues,

Algae and microalgae (both eucaryotic and prokaryotic) are a group of enormously diverse organisms that contain numerous bioactive molecules, including pigments, sterols, and polyunsaturated fatty acids, with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects. There is growing evidence that these molecules have anti-cancer, anti-obesity, and anti-diabetic properties. Despite some controversy, particularly concerning their anti-cancer and cardiovascular disease protective effects, the benefits of algae and microalgae as well as their derived molecules to human health are of great interest. This Special Issue will, therefore, present recent advances in the description and understanding of the mechanisms of the effect of algae, microalgae and derived bioactive molecules on human health. In addition to studies using purified molecules and semi-purified fractions, we will also present studies using whole organism to highlight the synergistic potential of the bioactive compounds. In addition to the classic targets of algae and microalgae molecules, this Special Issue could be an opportunity to present new molecular and/or cellular mechanisms of action of bioactive molecules and new pathologies that could benefit from treatment with algae or microalgae. Reports on the isolation and characterization of new bioactive compounds from algae and microalgae will also be included.

Prof. Dr. Benoît Chénais
Guest Editor

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