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Exploring the Glycans of Euglena gracilis
Biology, 2017 Euglena gracilis is an alga of great biotechnological interest and extensive metabolic capacity, able to make high levels of bioactive compounds, such as polyunsaturated fatty acids, vitamins and β-glucan. Previous work has shown that Euglena expresses a
Jonatan Fangel +2 more
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Isolation and characterization of a motility-defective mutant of Euglena gracilis [PDF]
PeerJ, 2020 Euglena gracilis is a green photosynthetic microalga that swims using its flagellum. This species has been used as a model organism for over half a century to study its metabolism and the mechanisms of its behavior.
Shuki Muramatsu +10 more
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Animals, 2023 This study was conducted to provide alternative high-quality feed and to reduce methane production using a mixture of the minimum effective levels of Euglena gracilis, EG, and Asparagopsis taxiformis, AT. This study was performed as a 24 h in vitro batch
Eslam Ahmed +2 more
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Scientific Reports, 2021 Spaceflight induces hepatic damage, partially owing to oxidative stress caused by the space environment such as microgravity and space radiation. We examined the roles of anti-oxidative sulfur-containing compounds on hepatic damage after spaceflight.
Ryo Kurosawa +7 more
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Effect of Mercury Stress on the Growth and Lipid Content of Euglena sp. and Echinodorus palaefolius
Jurnal Biodjati, 2023 One way to reduce the adverse effects of the heavy metals mercury in the aquatic environment are using organisms to break down or convert toxic substances into non-toxic forms, either by phytore- mediation or phycoremediation.
Wisnu Eka Wardana +9 more
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Illuminating the diversity of carotenoids in microalgal eyespots and phototaxis
Plant Signaling & Behavior, 2023 Photosynthetic organisms biosynthesize various carotenoids, a group of light-absorbing isoprenoid pigments that have key functions in photosynthesis, photoprotection, and phototaxis.
Shun Tamaki +2 more
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Euglena extract suppresses adipocyte-differentiation in human adipose-derived stem cells. [PDF]
PLoS ONE, 2018 Euglena gracilis Z (Euglena) is a unicellular, photosynthesizing, microscopic green alga. It contains several nutrients such as vitamins, minerals, and unsaturated fatty acids.
Ryota Sugimoto +6 more
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Scientific Reports, 2021 The alga Euglena gracilis (E. gracilis) has recently gained attention as a health food, but its effects on human gut microbiota remain unknown. This study aimed to determine the effect of E.
Ayaka Nakashima +5 more
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STAR Protocols, 2022 Summary: Euglena gracilis is a source of high-value natural products. A major factor affecting consistent production of Euglena biomass is strain stability.
Mahfuzur R. Shah +3 more
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Activation of Immune and Antiviral Effects by Euglena Extracts: A Review
Foods, 2023 Influenza is an acute respiratory illness caused by influenza virus infection, which is managed using vaccines and antiviral drugs. Recently, the antiviral effects of plants and foods have gained attention.
Yuji Isegawa
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