Microalgal Bioactive Compounds Including Protein, Peptides, and Pigments: Applications, Opportunities, and Challenges During Biorefinery Processes

Microalgae can produce other metabolites that can be used in the prevention and management of diseases including cancer, microbial infection, oxidative stress, diabetes, and hyperlipidaemia. In addition, microalgae can be associated with negative health effects. This chapter will focus only on bioactive peptides derived from microalgal proteins and will present the current state of the art regarding microalgal biorefinery.