Changes in the fucoxanthin production and protein profiles in Cylindrotheca closterium in response to blue light-emitting diode light.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Marine diatoms have a higher fucoxanthin content in comparison to macroalgae. Fucoxanthin features many potent bioactive properties, particularly anti-obesity properties. Despite the great potential for harvesting larger amounts of fucoxanthin, the impacts of light quality (light source, intensity, and photoperiod) on fucoxanthin production and the essential proteins involved in fucoxanthin biosynthesis in marine diatoms remain unclear.

Results

In the present study, Cylindrotheca closterium was selected from four different species of diatoms based on its high fucoxanthin content and productivity. Optimal light conditions (light source, intensity, and regime) were determined by a "Design of Experiment" approach (software MODDE Pro 11 was used). The model indicated

SUBMITTER: Wang S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6036692 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature