Assessment Of Red Algae As A Source Of Industrially Relevant Biomolecules: Biochemical Composition And Metabolic Fingerprinting

Authors

  • Megha Shah
  • Mihir Rohit
  • Shivani Nagar
  • Indrani Bhattacharya

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.69980/ajpr.v28i4.416

Keywords:

Rhodophyta, Biochemical analysis, GC-MS profiling, Metabolite profiling, Natural pigments

Abstract

In order to get fresh red seaweed specimens for this investigation, many coastal locations of Gujarat were examined. In order to achieve optimal sampling efficiency, the collection was carried out during low tide and by using weather forecasts. The metabolic profile of Rhodophyta was characterised by subsequent metabolomic and biochemical investigations. Rhodophyta, or red algae, are a promising source of bioactive substances that have potential use in industry. In this work, we used gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) profiling in combination with a biochemical and metabolomic investigation of Rhodophyta, and also with a particular emphasis on lipids, carbohydrates, and chlorophyll. While GC-MS analysis identified the presence of a variety of bioactive chemicals, such as amino acids, hydrocarbons, organic acids, fatty acids, sugars, and other organic metabolites, Notably, Rhodophyta's potential as a natural addition in cosmetic compositions is highlighted by the presence of R-phycoerythrin, a desirable red pigment. Priorly, the results validated red algae's antioxidant qualities and highlight their use in practical applications. This work highlights the potential of Rhodophyta as a sustainable supply that offers fresh insights into the biochemical richness of this organism.

Author Biographies

Megha Shah

Research Scholar and Student, Department of Microbiology and Biotechnology, Parul Institute of Applied Sciences, Parul University, Vadodara, Gujarat, India

Mihir Rohit

Research Scholar and Student, Department of Microbiology and Biotechnology, Parul Institute of Applied Sciences, Parul University, Vadodara, Gujarat, India

Shivani Nagar

Research Scholar and Student, Department of Microbiology and Biotechnology, Parul Institute of Applied Sciences, Parul University, Vadodara, Gujarat, India

Indrani Bhattacharya

Assistant Professor, Department of Life Sciences, Parul Institute of Applied Sciences, Parul University, Vadodara, Gujarat, India

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2025-04-07

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Vol. 28 No. 4 (2025): American Journal of Psychiatric Rehabilitation

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