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Extremophilic microorganisms for the biotechnological production of added-value molecules
(Universidad de Huelva, 2020)Extremophilic microorganisms are especially interesting from the biotechnological point of view. These microorganisms have developed mechanisms that lead to the production of valuable substances in order to survive in ... -
Fe (III)-Mediated Antioxidant Response of the Acidotolerant Microalga Coccomyxa onubensis
Robles, María; Torronteras Santiago, Rafael
; Ostojic, Carol; Oria, Cinta; Cuaresma Franco, María; Garbayo Nores, Inés; Navarro Roldán, Francisco Juan; Vílchez Lobato, Carlos (MDPI, 2023)
Coccomyxa onubensis (C. onubensis) is an acidotolerant microalga isolated from Tinto River (Huelva), which contains high levels of metal cations in solution, mainly Fe (II) and (III), and Cu (II). Fe is more bioavailable ... -
Haloarchaeal Carotenoids: Healthy Novel Compounds from Extreme Environments
Giani, Micaela; Garbayo Nores, Inés; Vílchez Lobato, Carlos; Martínez Espinosa, María Rosa (MDPI, 2019-09)
Haloarchaea are halophilic microorganisms belonging to the archaea domain that inhabit salty environments (mainly soils and water) all over the world. Most of the genera included in this group can produce carotenoids at ... -
Haloferax mediterranei Cells as C50 Carotenoid Factories
Giani, Micaela; Montero Lobato, Zaida; Garbayo Nores, Inés; Vílchez Lobato, Carlos; Vega Piqueres, José María; Martínez Espinosa, María Rosa (MDPI, 2021-02)
Haloarchaea produce C50 carotenoids such as bacterioruberin, which are of biotechnological in-terest. This study aimed to analyze the effect of different environmental and nutritional conditions on the cellular growth ... -
Impact of microalgae-bacteria interactions on the production of algal biomass and associated compounds
Fuentes Cordero, Juan Luis; Garbayo Nores, Inés; Cuaresma Franco, María; Montero, Zaida; González del Valle, Manuel; Vílchez Lobato, Carlos (MDPI, 2016)
A greater insight on the control of the interactions between microalgae and other microorganisms, particularly bacteria, should be useful for enhancing the efficiency of microalgal biomass production and associated ... -
In vitro selenium bioaccessibility combined with in vivo bioavailability and bioactivity in Se-enriched microalga (Chlorella sorokiniana) to be used as functional food
Gómez Jacinto, Verónica; Navarro Roldán, Francisco Juan; Garbayo Nores, Inés; Vílchez Lobato, Carlos; Arias Borrego, Ana; García Barrera, Tamara (Elsevier, 2020-03)
Speciation of seleno-metabolites and selenoproteins in Se-enriched Chlorella sorokiniana microalgae, in vitro and in vivo extracts has been performed by HPLC-ICP-MS. Selenium bioaccesibility in Se-enriched Chlorela sorokiniana ... -
Interaction of Naturally Occurring Phytoplankton with the Biogeochemical Cycling of Mercury in Aquatic Environments and Its Effects on Global Hg Pollution and Public Health
Gojkovic, Živan; Simansky, Samuel; Sanabria, Alain; Márová, Ivana; Garbayo Nores, Inés; Vílchez Lobato, Carlos (MDPI, 2023-08)
The biogeochemical cycling of mercury in aquatic environments is a complex process driven by various factors, such as ambient temperature, seasonal variations, methylating bacteria activity, dissolved oxygen levels, and ... -
La radiación solar: efectos sobre el medio ambiente
Vílchez Lobato, Carlos (Universidad Internacional de Andalucía, 2010)
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Marine carotenoids: biological functions and commercial applications
Vílchez Lobato, Carlos; Forján Lozano, Eduardo; Cuaresma Franco, María; Bédmar, Francisco; Garbayo Nores, Inés; Vega, José M. (MDPI, 2011)
Carotenoids are the most common pigments in nature and are synthesised by all photosynthetic organisms and fungi. Carotenoids are considered key molecules for life. Light capture, photosynthesis photoprotection, excess ... -
Methodological Optimization of Supercritical Fluid Extraction of Valuable Bioactive Compounds from the Acidophilic Microalga Coccomyxa onubensis
Ruiz Domínguez, María del Carmen; Medina, Elena; Salinas, Francisca; Bugueño, Waldo; Fuentes Cordero, Juan Luis; Vílchez Lobato, Carlos; Garbayo Nores, Inés; Cerezal, Pedro (MDPI, 2022-06)
Microalgae grow in diverse environments and possess a great biotechnological potential as they contain useful bioactive compounds. These bioactive compounds can be obtained by selective and energy-efficient extraction ... -
Optimization of Growth and Carotenoid Production by Haloferax mediterranei Using Response Surface Methodology
Montero Lobato, Zaida; Ramos Merchante, Adrián; Fuentes Cordero, Juan Luis; Sayago Gómez, Ana; Fernández Recamales, María Ángeles; Martínez Espinosa, María Rosa; Vega Piqueres, José María; Vílchez Lobato, Carlos; Garbayo Nores, Inés (National Center for Biotechnology Information, 2018-10)
Haloferax mediterranei produces C50 carotenoids that have strong antioxidant properties. The response surface methodology (RSM) tool helps to accurately analyze the most suitable conditions to maximize C50 carotenoids ... -
Outdoor Large-Scale Cultivation of the Acidophilic Microalga Coccomyxa onubensis in a Vertical Close Photobioreactor for Lutein Production
Fuentes Cordero, Juan Luis; Montero, Zaida; Cuaresma Franco, María; Ruiz Domínguez, María del Carmen; Mogedas Romero, Benito; Garbayo Nores, Inés; González del Valle, Manuel; Vílchez Lobato, Carlos (MDPI, 2020-03)
The large-scale biomass production is an essential step in the biotechnological applications of microalgae. Coccomyxa onubensis is an acidophilic microalga isolated from the highly acidic waters of Río Tinto (province ... -
Potential Impact of Biodegradable Surfactants on Foam-Based Microalgal Cultures
Vázquez, María; Castilla Alcántara, José Carlos; Garbayo Nores, Inés; Vílchez Lobato, Carlos; Cuaresma Franco, María (MDPI, 2020-12)
Microalgae cultivation in liquid foams is a promising concept which requires the use of a surfactant as a foam stabilizing agent. The biodegradable character of a surfactant is a key aspect regarding its applicability ... -
Productivity and selective accumulation of carotenoids of the novel extremophile microalga Chlamydomonas acidophila grown with different carbon sources in batch systems
Vílchez Lobato, Carlos; Cuaresma Franco, María; Forján Lozano, Eduardo; Casal Bejarano, Carlos (2010)
Cultivation of extremophile microorganisms has attracted interest due to their ability to accumulate high-value compounds. Chlamydomonas acidophila is an acidophile green microalga isolated by our group from Tinto River, ... -
Productivity of Chlorella sorokiniana in a short light-path (SLP) panel photobioreactor under high irradiance
Maximal productivity of a 14 mm light-path panel photobioreactor under high irradiance was determined. Under continuous illumination of 2100 μmol photons m-2 s-1 with red LEDs (light emitting diodes) the effect of dilution ... -
The Role of Microalgae in the Biogeochemical Cycling of Methylmercury (MeHg) in Aquatic Environments
Gojkovic, Živan; Skrobonja, Aleksandra; Funk, Christiane; Garbayo Nores, Inés; Vílchez Lobato, Carlos (MDPI, 2022-09)
Methylmercury (MeHg) is the most important and the most abundant organic Hg pollutant in the aquatic ecosystem that can affect human health through biomagnification. It is the most toxic organic Hg form, which occurs ...
