Inhibitory effect of bioactive preparations from microalgae and cyanobacteria on LDL oxidation

Abstract

Extracts from microalgae and cyanobacteria represent important sources of bioactive compounds with antioxidant potential. Their efficacy depends on their chemical nature and behavior in different environments. For assessing activity in lipid systems, the low-density lipoprotein (LDL) oxidation inhibition assay is an appropriate functional model for comparing the capacity to prevent lipid peroxidation.Aim:To comparatively evaluate the inhibitory effect on LDL oxidation of selected bioactive preparations of cyanobacterial and microalgal origin.