Microalgae are readily available natural biomaterials with a wide variety and abundant natural reserves and are widely used in bioanalysis, tissue engineering, hypoxia-related tumor treatment, diagnostics and therapy in wound healing, etc. Here, Lifeasible offers specialized solutions for the biomedical materials of microalgae.
Biomaterials' development is anessential area of research in modern medicine. Due to the requirements of non-toxicity, biocompatibility, and biodegradability of biomaterials, natural products are ideal candidates. Microalgae are a novel natural active substance, and their use as novel biomaterials has attracted great interest from researchers. The unique morphological characteristics and easily functionalized surfaces of microalgae allow the attachment of diagnostic or therapeutic agents to their surfaces. They are promising candidates for constructing novel biochemical probes, drug carriers, or biomedical scaffolds. In addition, microalgae, as natural photosynthetic systems with abundant autofluorescent pigments, can enhance local oxygen concentration and perform biomedical imaging through in situ oxygen production. Algae-based natural active materials offer the extraordinary potential for commercial and clinical practice.
Fig 1. Overview of the properties and therapeutic functions of microalgae. (Zhong D, et al., 2021)
Microalgae have been used to promote wound healing, antibacterial and antitumor effects with excellent results. Our scientists are exploring more specific biological effects and applications of microalgae. As an innovator in microalgae research, Lifeasible offers comprehensive solutions for designing new-age biomedical materials based on microalgae. We have successfully developed a wealth of microalgae bioactive materials, including but not limited to:
We designed various natural active materials for biomedical applications using the following advantages of algae.
Due to the abundance of natural fluorescein in microalgae, we developed microalgae as a contrast agent for fluorescence imaging and photoacoustic imaging for medical imaging.
Algae have strong adsorption capacity for certain metal ions, small molecules, and nanoparticles. We designed microalgae as natural active materials that can be effectively loaded with anticancer drugs, antibiotics, and functional nanoparticles for targeted drug delivery.
We designed microalgae as active biomaterials that can be continuously oxygenated. When it is transported to the circulatory system or the diseased site, it can conveniently provide a steady stream of oxygen to the whole body or the diseased site to enhance the efficacy of hypoxic tumors or promote wound healing.
We used biomineralization, cell membrane or nanoparticle coating, and polymer cross-linking to modify and engineer the surface of algae in order to reduce their systemic toxicity in vivo while ensuring their biological activity.
At Lifeasible, we can can quickly help you design the abundant microalgae based bioactive materials for medical applications. We are your trusted partner in all aspects of microalgae research. If you are interested in our solutions, please do not hesitate to contact us.
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