Recent Findings from Islamic Azad University Has Provided New Information about Food Science and Nutrition (Biochemical Profile of Dunaliella Isolates From Different Regions of Iran With a Focus On Pharmaceutical and Nutraceutical Potential...).

A recent study conducted by Islamic Azad University in Iran has explored the potential pharmaceutical and nutraceutical applications of three species of Dunaliella microalgae indigenous to Iran. The study found that Dunaliella microalgae contain high levels of fat, carbohydrate, dietary fiber, and protein. Additionally, Dunaliella salina, in particular, was found to have a high pigment fraction composed of carotenoid and chlorophyll, as well as antioxidant capacity and inhibition of 2,2-diphenyl-1-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH). The research suggests that Dunaliella microalgae, especially Dunaliella salina, have potential applications in the food and pharmaceutical industries due to their biopigment, protein, lipid, and antioxidant properties. [Extracted from the article]