Microalgae technology has made significant advances in recent decades.
Initially, Microalgae attracted the interest and attention of the scientific community as a
renewable resource for biofuels. Besides, it also has the potential to accumulate lipids
and biomass significantly in a short period. Recent studies have shown that
microalgae's bioactive peptide could be well-suited with great potential in human
nutritional support. Therefore, a bioactive peptide derived from various strains of
microalgae could be a potentially significant source for developing novel nutraceuticals
and functional foods that can reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, cancer, and
arteriosclerosis. The bioactive peptide has also been used in anti-wrinkle and anti-aging
skincare products, where it serves to stimulate the creation of proteins in the skin.
Although some microalgae have reported antimicrobial and antivirus peptides, the
understanding of peptides with these properties is still unclear and not described.
Interest in microalgae-derived peptides is overgrowing. This review highlights and
discusses the cutting-edge features of their research and applications to develop new
therapeutic drugs, cosmetics, and other valuable products. It is also exploring the
technology for microalgae peptide extraction and purification.
Keywords: Antioxidant, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-diabetes, Anti-cancer, Antimicrobial, Bioactive peptides, Microalgae.
