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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Prebiotic activity of paramylon isolated from heterotrophically grown Euglena gracilis
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, Gunjan Prakash
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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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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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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 Biomass, Paramylon, and Lipids Production by Non-Axenic Cultivation of Euglena gracilis in Anaerobically Digested Livestock Wastewater [PDF]
MicroorganismsWastewater-based microalgal cultivation enables coupling environmental remediation with the production of sustainable, value-added biomass. In this study, Euglena gracilis was cultivated under non-axenic conditions in a 2% anaerobically digested ...
Yun-Ju Kang +4 more
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Synergistic Enhancement of Paramylon Production in Edible Microalga Euglena gracilis via Ethanol-Guaiacol Co-Regulation [PDF]
FoodsBiomass-derived growth stimulants are widely recognized as green and economical solutions that can significantly enhance microalgae culture efficiency and optimize the biomanufacturing process of target products. In this paper, we investigated the effect
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