Microalgae: Therapeutic Applications of Phytoplankton, with an Emphasis on Diatoms and Coccolithophores (Adv. Therap. 2/2019)

Abstract

In article number https://doi.org/10.1002/adtp.201800099, Mihai Lomora, Abhay Pandit and co‐workers summarize a range of therapeutic applications involving various phytoplankton. Intricate structures are harvested from microalgae for surface functionalization as carrier systems for drug delivery, in diagnostics, or cell anchoring. Phytoplankton represent a rich source of metabolites allowing the discovery of bioactive compounds, or as a source of oxygen for autotrophic tissue engineering.