Mycosporine-like Amino Acids from Red Alga Dulse (<i>Devaleraea inkyuleei</i>): Monthly Variation and Improvement in Extraction

Mycosporine-like amino acids (MAAs) are natural UV-absorbing compounds found in microalgae and macroalgae. The content of MAAs in algae varies with the seasons and environmental factors. Red alga dulse in Usujiri (Hokkaido, Japan) is an underutilized resource. Therefore, we investigated the amount o...

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Main Authors: Ryuya Yamamoto, Koki Takizawa, Yoshikatsu Miyabe, Martin Alain Mune Mune, Hideki Kishimura, Yuya Kumagai
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-09-01
Series:Phycology
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2673-9410/3/3/26