Draft Genome Sequence of sp. Strain PAP.21, Isolated from a Coast Sample of Papua, Indonesia.

sp. strain PAP.21 (EXT111902) was isolated from the coast of Cenderawasih Bay National Park in West Papua, Indonesia.

A concise review of the bioactivity and pharmacological properties of the genus (Bryopsidales, Chlorophyta).

The genus is one of the most important genera of marine green macroalgae. Its distribution is widespread worldwide and it has a high degree of diversity in species and characteristics. This genus plays an important ecological role in marine ecosystems as it is a primary producer.

Evaluation of Toxicity of Crude Phlorotannins and Phloroglucinol Using Different Model Organisms.

Phlorotannins have been proven to contain numerous bioactive compounds that have potential to be applied in variety industries, including cosmetics, functional foods, nutraceuticals, environmental management, and medicine. The larvicidal and growth-inhibiting properties of phlorotannins have been extensively studied in various organisms. However, the toxicity of the phloroglucinol oligomer of phlorotannin is unclear, especially in , , , and , which are commonly used in many bioassays.

Fucosterol of Marine Macroalgae: Bioactivity, Safety and Toxicity on Organism.

Fucosterol (24-ethylidene cholesterol) is a bioactive compound belonging to the sterol group that can be isolated from marine algae. Fucosterol of marine algae exhibits various biological activities including anti-osteoarthritic, anticancer, anti-inflammatory, anti-photoaging, immunomodulatory, hepatoprotective, anti-neurological, antioxidant, algicidal, anti-obesity, and antimicrobial. Numerous studies on fucosterol, mainly focusing on the quantification and characterization of the chemical structure, bioactivities, and health benefits of fucosterol, have been published.

: Pharmacological and Nutritional Properties.

The brown seaweed (syn. ), commonly known as "Hijiki", has been utilized in traditional cuisine and medicine in East Asian countries for several centuries. has attracted much attention owing to its rich nutritional and pharmacological properties.

The complete plastid genome and phylogenetic analysis of .

is an economically important species of macroalgae. The plastid genome sequence of is 185,640 bp with a GC content of 29.34%.

Spinogenesis and Synaptogenesis Effects of the Red Seaweed and Its Isolated Cholesterol on Hippocampal Neuron Cultures.

Neurotrophic factors promote the formation of spines and synapses in neuron development and maintenance. Synaptic connections enhance memory in the brain. In this study, the effects of ethanolic extract (EKA) and its isolated cholesterol (iCHOL) on spinogenesis and synaptogenesis of hippocampal neurons were evaluated.

Neurotrophic Activity of the Carrageenophyte Cultivated at Different Depths and for Different Growth Periods in Various Areas of Indonesia.

The carrageenophyte (Rhodophyta) has neurotrophic activity in primary hippocampal neurons. This seaweed is abundant and easily cultivated in tropical coastal areas. To determine the best growth conditions for neurotrophic activity, thalli were grown at different depths and for different periods in various areas of Indonesia.

Complete sequences of the mitochondrial DNA of the (Rhodophyta).

In this study, we sequenced and analyzed the complete mitogenome of (Lamouroux) C. Agardh. The complete mitogenome was 29,274-bp long, containing 51 genes, including 24 protein-coding genes, 1 intron, 2 rRNA genes, 24 tRNA genes, and 1 unidentified open reading frame.

The complete mitochondrial genome of the economic red alga, .

is an economically important marine alga. In this study, we obtained complete mitogenome of by high-throughput sequencing, which was mapped as a circular molecule of 26,897 bp with 27.56% GC content and was identified 53 genes, including 25 protein-coding genes, 2 rRNA genes, 26 tRNA genes, and 1 group II intron inserted into the gene.

Detoxification of acidic catalyzed hydrolysate of Kappaphycus alvarezii (cottonii).

Red seaweed, Kappaphycus alvarezii, holds great promise for use in biofuel production due to its high carbohydrate content. In this study, we investigated the effect of fermentation inhibitors to the K. alvarezii hydrolysate on cell growth and ethanol fermentation.

Comparison of sulfuric and hydrochloric acids as catalysts in hydrolysis of Kappaphycus alvarezii (cottonii).

In this study, hydrolysis of marine algal biomass Kappaphhycus alvarezii using two different acid catalysts was examined with the goal of identifying optimal reaction conditions for the formation of sugars and by-products. K. alvarezii were hydrolyzed by autoclave using sulfuric acid or hydrochloric acid as catalyst with different acid concentrations (0.