Safety of paramylon as a novel food pursuant to Regulation (EU) 2015/2283 [PDF]
EFSA Journal, 2023 Following a request from the European Commission, the EFSA Panel on Nutrition, Novel Foods and Food Allergens (NDA) was asked to deliver an opinion on paramylon as a novel food (NF) pursuant to Regulation (EU) 2015/2283. Paramylon is a linear, unbranched
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Euglena gracilis-derived β-glucan paramylon entrains the peripheral circadian clocks in mice [PDF]
Frontiers in Nutrition, 2023 Paramylon, a β-1,3-glucan storage polysaccharide derived from Euglena gracilis, has various health benefits, such as anti-obesity effects and modulation of immune function. However, whether paramylon intake affects the circadian clock remains unknown. In
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β-Glucans in particulate and solubilized forms elicit varied immunomodulatory and apoptosis effects in teleost macrophages in a dosedependent manner [PDF]
Frontiers in Immunology, 2023 β-Glucans are a group of heterogeneous glucose polymers that possess immunomodulatory activities. The complex nature of their structures, uncertainty regarding the doses, and variable immune effects pose a challenge to comprehensive understanding.
Zhelin Wu +8 more
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Mixotrophic Cultivation Optimization of Microalga Euglena pisciformis AEW501 for Paramylon Production [PDF]
Marine Drugs, 2022 Euglena, a flagellated unicellular protist, has recently received widespread attention for various high-value metabolites, especially paramylon, which was only found in Euglenophyta.
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Heterotrophic Cultivation of Euglena gracilis in Stirred Tank Bioreactor: A Promising Bioprocess for Sustainable Paramylon Production [PDF]
Molecules, 2022 Paramylon is a valuable intracellular product of the microalgae Euglena gracilis, and it can accumulate in Euglena cells according to the cultivation conditions.
Franjo Ivušić +2 more
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Activation of Immune and Antiviral Effects by Euglena Extracts: A Review [PDF]
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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Enhanced CO2 sequestration and paramylon production in acid-tolerant Euglena gracilis: Growth optimization and metabolic response under varying CO2 concentrations [PDF]
Biotechnology ReportsEuglena gracilis is a microalgae suited for acidic environments and efficient CO₂ absorption, making it a strong candidate for biological carbon fixation.
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Effects of Dietary Paramylon on Nutrient Digestion and Absorption and Intestinal Health of Weaned Piglets [PDF]
AnimalsWeaning stress frequently compromises intestinal integrity and nutrient absorption in piglets and induces structural perturbations in the gut microbiota.
Tianjiao Wu +6 more
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Prebiotic activity of paramylon isolated from heterotrophically grown Euglena gracilis [PDF]
Heliyon, 2021 Paramylon from Euglena gracilis is an insoluble crystalline β-1,3-glucan which have pharmaceutical and nutraceuticals applications. The present study aims to check the prebiotic potential of paramylon derived from heterotrophically grown E.
Tanmay Bhattad +2 more
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Strategic Carbon Source Selection Enhances Biomass and Paramylon Yields in Mixotrophic Euglena gracilis Cultivation [PDF]
MicroorganismsEuglena gracilis’s mixotrophic metabolism offers biotechnological potential. This study investigated how glucose, sodium acetate, ethanol, and propanetriol regulate its growth, photosynthesis, and paramylon production.
Xue Xiao +7 more
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