Publications by authors named "Carla Sandoval"
Green microalgae are single-celled eukaryotic organisms that, in recent years, are becoming increasingly important in the nutraceutical, cosmetic, and pharmaceutical fields because of their high content of bioactive compounds. In this study, a particular green microalga was isolated from freshwater highland lakes of Ecuador and morphologically and molecularly identified as (ChA), and it was studied for nutritional and nutraceutical properties. The phenolic composition and the fatty acids profile of lyophilized cells were determined.
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- Green microalgae from Ecuadorian Highlands are being studied for their nutritional value and health benefits, specifically their antioxidant, antimicrobial, and antimutagenic properties.
- The study found that the aqueous extract from the microalgae has significant antioxidant capacity and moderate antibacterial activity, likely due to its high polyphenolic content.
- Results suggest the extract can reduce damage in human endothelial cells and exhibit antimutagenic effects, indicating its potential as a functional food rich in bioactive compounds.
The differential effects of UV-B on the inhibition or activation of protective mechanisms to maintain cells photosynthetically active were investigated in native microalgae. Four strains were used, including two strains, F4 and LG1, isolated from a Mediterranean inland swamp and a recycled cigarette butt's substrate, respectively, and two isolates from an Ecuadorian highland lake related to (PEC) and (ETI). Monocultures were exposed to acute UV-B (1.
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