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Author Sui, Y.; Vlaeminck, S.E. openurl 
  Title Exploring Dunaliella salina as single cell protein (SCP) : the influence of light/dark regime on the growth and protein synthesis Type A2 Journal article
  Year 2017 Publication (up) Communications in agricultural and applied biological sciences Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 82 Issue 1 Pages 6-11  
  Keywords A2 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL)  
  Abstract Single cell protein (SCP), or originally named microbial protein, is the edible microbial biomass derived from e.g. microalgae, bacteria and fungi, which can be used as protein sources replacing conventional protein sources for animal feed or human food such as fishmeal and soybean (Anupama & Ravindra 2000). SCP presents great potential as protein supplement to alleviate the problem of food scarcity in the future (Nasseri et al. 2011). In general, microalgae as SCP contains above 50% protein over dry weight and specifically for the marine microalgae Dunaliella salina the amount stays around 57% (Becker 2007). Commercially the most common system for Dunaliella sp. production is the outdoor open pond, thus the microalgal cells are subjected to a natural light/dark cycle (Hosseini Tafreshi & Shariati 2009). Being photo-autotrophic microorganisms, the lack of light energy sources is a risk leading to night biomass loss (Ogbonna & Tanaka 1996). On the other hand, for some microalgae species cell division occurs primarily during the night suggesting its night protein synthesis (Cuhel et al. 1984). As a consequence, day and night metabolisms of microalgae introduced by light/dark cycles potentially will have big impacts on the biomass development, both in growth and biochemical composition. In this study, the effect of the light/dark cycle on the growth and protein synthesis of Dunaliella salina was explored in comparison with continuous light cultivation.  
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  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:151148 Serial 7950  
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  Title Effects of salinity, pH and growth phase on the protein productivity by Dunaliella salina Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2019 Publication (up) Journal of chemical technology and biotechnology Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 94 Issue 4 Pages 1032-1040  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL)  
  Abstract BACKGROUND Microalgae have long been adopted for use as human food, animal feed and high‐value products. For carotenogenesis, Dunaliella salina is one of the most studied microalgae, yet its protein synthesis has been limitedly reported. In this study, D. salina was cultivated at different NaCl and pH levels to optimize its protein productivity. RESULTS The biomass protein content followed an increasedecrease pattern throughout the growth phases, with a maximum in the exponential phase (6080% over ash‐free dry weight). Adversely, the biomass pigment contents were at relatively stable levels (around 0.5% carotenoids, 1.3% chlorophyll a and 0.5% chlorophyll b over ash‐free dry weight). Among the tested conditions (13 mol L−1 salinity, pH 7.59.5), the highest protein productivity (43.5 mg L−1 day−1) was achieved at 2 mol L−1 salinity and pH 7.5 during the exponential phase, which surpassed others by 1697%. Additionally, table salts were tested to be equivalent and cost‐efficient salt sources for the growth medium. CONCLUSION This study highlighted the suitability of D. salina as a protein source, providing guidelines for 70% cheaper medium formulation in the lab and for maximum protein productivity at larger scale.  
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  Language Wos 000461237300004 Publication Date 2018-10-16  
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  ISSN 0268-2575; 1097-4660 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
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  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:157955 Serial 7849  
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Author Sui, Y.; Vlaeminck, S.E. pdf  url
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  Title Dunaliella microalgae for nutritional protein : an undervalued asset Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2020 Publication (up) Trends in biotechnology : regular edition Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 38 Issue 1 Pages 10-12  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL)  
  Abstract β-carotene production using Dunaliella microalgae is established, yet their potential as a source of protein for food and feed applications appears to be overlooked. The rich protein content and nutritional tunability of Dunaliella make these algae intriguing sources of sustainable protein. Thus, it is of societal interest to exploit these promising proteinaceous Dunaliella traits.  
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  Language Wos 000503376700004 Publication Date 2019-08-23  
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  ISSN 1879-3096; 0167-7799 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 17.3 Times cited 2 Open Access  
  Notes ; This work was supported by the China Scholarship Council (File No. 201507650015) and the MIP i-Clean-tech Flanders (Milieu-innovatieplatform; Environment Innovation Platform) project Microbial Nutrients on Demand (MicroNOD). Dr Michele Moretti from University of Antwerp is acknowledged for proofreading the manuscript. ; Approved Most recent IF: 17.3; 2020 IF: 11.126  
  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:164903 Serial 6495  
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