Diversity of Bioactive Compounds in Microalgae: Key Classes and Functional Applications
Journal: Marine Drugs
Year: 2025

Microalgae offer a sustainable and versatile source of bioactive compounds. Their rapid growth, efficient CO<sub>2</sub> utilization, and adaptability make them a promising alternative to traditional production methods. Key compounds, such as proteins, polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs), polyphenols, phytosterols, pigments, and mycosporine-like amino acids (MAAs), hold significant commercial value and are widely utilized in food, nutraceuticals, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals, driving innovatio