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Costa, Joana Talita Galdino, Sandra Machado Lira, Marcelo Oliveira Holanda, Chayane Gomes Marques, Carla Laíne Silva Lima, Lia Corrêa Coelho, Glauber Batista Moreira Santos, et al. "Evidências do uso de frutas no tratamento complementar da Ansiedade e do Diabetes." Research, Society and Development 9, no. 9 (August 26, 2020): e464997432. http://dx.doi.org/10.33448/rsd-v9i9.7432.
Full textZambelli, Rafael Audino, Luan Ícaro Freitas Pinto, Gerla Castello Branco Chinelate, Lucicléia Barros de Vasconcelos Torres, and Dorasílvia Ferreira Pontes. "Efeito da estocagem de massas congeladas nos parâmetros colorimétricos de pães tipo forma adicionados de ingredientes funcionais." Revista Verde de Agroecologia e Desenvolvimento Sustentável 10, no. 1 (March 28, 2015): 62. http://dx.doi.org/10.18378/rvads.v10i1.3342.
Full textCarvalho, Lucas. "Ensaio Fotográfico." URBANA: Revista Eletrônica do Centro Interdisciplinar de Estudos sobre a Cidade 3, no. 1 (March 19, 2011): 1. http://dx.doi.org/10.20396/urbana.v3i1.8635132.
Full textMeireles, Bruno Raniere Lins de Albuquerque, Maristela Alves Alcantara, Isabelle de Lima Brito, Renato Pereira Lima, Alex Sandro Bezerra de Sousa, and Angela Maria Tribuzy de Magalhães Cordeiro. "Aspectos físico-químicos e qualidade nutricional do coco catolé (Syagrus cearensis)." Research, Society and Development 9, no. 7 (May 1, 2020): e133973822. http://dx.doi.org/10.33448/rsd-v9i7.3822.
Full textOliveira, Classius de, and Rodrigo Zieri. "Pigmentação testicular em Physalaemus nattereri (Steindachner) (Amphibia, Anura) com observações anatômicas sobre o sistema pigmentar extracutâneo." Revista Brasileira de Zoologia 22, no. 2 (June 2005): 454–60. http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/s0101-81752005000200023.
Full textSilva, Elga Batista da, Marcela Cristina Machado Raposo, Michele Matias da Conceição, and Vanessa De Oliveira dos Santos. "Capacidade antioxidante de frutas e hortaliças." Revista Verde de Agroecologia e Desenvolvimento Sustentável 10, no. 5 (December 31, 2015): 93. http://dx.doi.org/10.18378/rvads.v10i5.3636.
Full textEscalante-Aburto, Anayansi, Benjamín Ramírez-Wong, Patricia I. Torres-Chávez, J. Manuel Barrón-Hoyos, Juan de Dios Figueroa-Cárdenas, and Jaime López-Cervantes. "LA NIXTAMALIZACIÓN Y SU EFECTO EN EL CONTENIDO DE ANTOCIANINAS DE MAÍCES PIGMENTADOS, UNA REVISIÓN." Revista Fitotecnia Mexicana 36, no. 4 (December 16, 2013): 429. http://dx.doi.org/10.35196/rfm.2013.4.429.
Full textParker, Timothy H., Brooke M. Stansberry, C. Dustin Becker, and Philip S. Gipson. "Do Melanin- or Carotenoid-Pigmented Plumage Ornaments Signal Condition and Predict Pairing Success in the Kentucky Warbler?" Condor 105, no. 4 (November 1, 2003): 663–71. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/condor/105.4.663.
Full textMahler, Bettina, Lidia S. Araujo, and Pablo L. Tubaro. "Dietary and Sexual Correlates of Carotenoid Pigment Expression in Dove Plumage." Condor 105, no. 2 (May 1, 2003): 258–67. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/condor/105.2.258.
Full textCamargo, Ademir J., Hamilton B. Napolitano, and Solemar S. Oliveira. "Estudo teórico químico-quântico das propriedades geométricas e físico-químicas das Ftalocianinas de Co, Cr, Cu, Mn, Ni, Fe, Sc, Ti, VO." Revista Processos Químicos 1, no. 1 (January 2, 2007): 21–34. http://dx.doi.org/10.19142/rpq.v01i01.p21-34.2007.
Full textDissertations / Theses on the topic "Pigmentos funcionais"
Santos, Diego Tresinari dos 1985. "Extração, micronização e estabilização de pigmentos funcionais = construção de uma unidade multipropósito para desenvolvimento de processos com fluídos pressurizados." [s.n.], 2011. http://repositorio.unicamp.br/jspui/handle/REPOSIP/254869.
Full textTese (doutorado) - Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Faculdade de Engenharia de Alimentos
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Resumo: A indústria de alimentos está constantemente à procura de compostos que apresentam propriedades físicas e químicas para melhorar seus produtos. A maioria destes compostos são aditivos com propriedades antioxidantes, corantes ou aditivos com efeitos positivos sobre a saúde humana. Aditivos naturais são sempre preferíveis aos compostos sintéticos. Flavonóides e carotenóides são duas das principais classes de pigmentos funcionais pelas quais as indústrias de alimentos, cosmética e farmacêutica têm apresentado maior interesse. No entanto, estes compostos apresentam uma série de limitações ao serem aplicados em produtos processados. Diversos fatores, tais como luz, temperatura, pH, entre outros, desencadeiam a degradação oxidativa destes pigmentos funcionais limitando não só a aplicação final destes, mas também restringindo toda a cadeia do processo: desde a escolha do método de extração do pigmento da fonte vegetal até o tratamento que o produto formulado irá sofrer após a sua formulação passando pela escolha do método de redução do tamanho e/ou encapsulação das partículas visando a melhora da taxa de dissolução, biodisponibilidade e estabilidade destes compostos. Tecnologias de extração, micronização e estabilização de pigmentos funcionais por encapsulação em matrizes poliméricas utilizando fluidos pressurizados podem representar uma alternativa ambientalmente correta, uma vez que estão incluídas no conceito de "química verde" e do desenvolvimento sustentável, e economicamente viável em relação aos respectivos métodos convencionais, onde grandes quantidades de solventes orgânicos, longos tempos de processo e altas temperaturas são requeridas, o que pode promover a degradação, isto é, perda de cor e capacidade antioxidante, condições estas normalmente utilizadas nos processos convencionais. Adicionalmente, processos de extração e formação de partículas utilizando fluidos supercríticos permitem um fácil e eficiente controle do processo através de pequenas variações nas condições de operação (Pressão, Temperatura, etc.). Apesar de comercialmente encontrarem-se disponíveis equipamentos distintos para cada processo mencionado uma unidade para pesquisa que possibilite o estudo de diferentes processos com fluidos pressurizados proporcionaria uma melhor relação custo-benefício associada a esta tecnologia. Portanto, uma unidade multipropósito para o desenvolvimento de processos com fluidos pressurizados que possibilite a extração e formação de partículas de pigmentos funcionais, bem como de outros compostos bioativos em um único equipamento foi projetada, construída e testada. Processos de extração utilizando CO2 supercrítico ou líquidos pressurizados como solventes, assistidos por dióxido de carbono a alta pressão; de formação de partículas encapsuladas ou não via RESS (Rapid Expansion of Supercritical Solutions) e SAS (Supercritical fluid Anti-Solvent) foram desenvolvidos na unidade multipropósito produzindo resultados semelhantes aos obtidos por equipamentos similares, reprodutíveis e melhores do que quando utilizando processos convencionais
Abstract: The food industry is continuously searching compounds that present physical and chemical properties to improve their products. Most of them are additives with antioxidant properties, colorants or additives with positive effects to human health. Natural additives are always preferred to synthetic compounds. Flavonoids and carotenoids are two of the major functional pigments class that food, cosmetic and pharmaceutical industries are more interested recently. Nevertheless, these compounds present a series of limitations when applied to processed products. Several factors, such as light, temperature, pH, among others, trigger the oxidative degradation of theses functional pigments limiting not only their final applications, but also restricting all the process chain: from the choice of the extraction method of the pigment from the vegetable source, passing through the choice of the particle reduction and/or encapsulation technique aiming the improvement of the dissolution rate, biodisponibility and stability of these compounds. Technologies for extraction, micronization and stabilization of functional pigments into polymeric matrices using supercritical fluids may represent an environmentally friend alternative, once they are inserted in the concept of green chemistry and sustainable development, and economically viable comparing to conventional methods, wherein large amounts of organic solvents, long process time and high temperatures are required, that can promote degradation, i. e., color and antioxidant activity loss, conditions normally employed on conventional processes. Moreover, extraction and particle formation processes utilizing supercritical fluids permit an easy and efficient process control with little variation on operational conditions (Pressure, Temperature, etc.). Despite distinct commercial equipments are available to carry out each mentioned process a unit for research that can be used to carry out different processes with pressurized fluids would lead to a better cost-benefit relation associated to this technology. Therefore, a multipurpose unit to develop processes with pressurized fluids that can be used for extraction and particle formation purposes of functional pigments, as well as of other bioactive compounds using the same apparatus was designed, constructed and tested. Extraction processes using supercritical CO2, employing pressurized liquid solvents, assisted by high pressure carbon dioxide; particle formation processes to obtain encapsulated or non encapsulated particles via RESS (Rapid Expansion of Supercritical Solutions) and SAS (Supercritical Anti-Solvent) were done using the multipurpose unit producing comparable experimental results to those obtained by similar equipments. Good reproducibility and better results than those obtained using conventional processes were observed employing our home-made apparatus
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Souza, Volnei Brito de. "Aproveitamento dos subprodutos de vinificação da uva Bordô (Vitis labrusca) para obtenção de pigmentos com propriedades funcionais." Universidade de São Paulo, 2013. http://www.teses.usp.br/teses/disponiveis/74/74132/tde-19042013-084817/.
Full textThe aim of this work was to produce powder pigments from grape byproducts of Bordo variety (Vitis labrusca) by spray drying using maltodextrin as carrier agent. The effects of process conditions on some physicochemical properties, stability and biological activity of the product were studied. Ethanol extracts were obtained from grape pomace (skins and seeds) and concentrated to one-third the initial volume. This extract was then mixed with the carrier agent 10 DE maltodextrin at concentrations of 10, 20 or 30% and atomized in a spray dryer, with feed flow rate of 44 mL/min and inlet drying air temperatures of 130, 150 or 170°C a total of nine tests. In addition, a sample of freeze-dried concentrated extract without carrier agent was obtained for comparison. It was evaluated process yield and the samples obtained were initially evaluated for moisture content, anthocyanins retention, hygroscopicity and solubility in water, in order to verify the influence of process conditions on these characteristics. These samples were also evaluated for morphology, particle size distribution and moisture sorption isotherms. All samples (spray-dried powders and freeze-dried extract) were evaluated for instrumental color, infrared spectroscopy, stability during storage, presence of bioactive compounds (phenols, flavonoids, anthocyanins and proanthocyanidins) plus antioxidant activity, antimicrobial activity and inhibition of Leishmania arginase. Process conditions evaluated (inlet drying air temperature and carrier agent concentration) had a strong influence on the characteristics studied. The moisture content, anthocyanin retention, morphology and particle size of the samples were strongly influenced by drying temperature and carrier agent concentration while the hygroscopicity suffered greater influence of the carrier agent concentration. The concentration of carrier agent also had great influence on the moisture sorption isotherms of the samples. There was no significant interference of the drying process on the chemical composition of the material evidenced by infrared spectroscopy. Regarding the evaluation of stability during storage, it was observed that the samples containing maltodextrin, retained much more anthocyanins and original color when compared with the sample without a carrier or liquid extracts, indicating both, the drying process and the presence of carrier, promoted a protective effect to the compounds and its color. All samples showed high levels of flavonoids, anthocyanins, proanthocyanidins and high levels of antioxidant activity ranging from 314.06 to 441.04 µmolTE/g of extract (dry weight), by DPPH and 993.32 to 1138.68 µmolTE/g of extract (dry weight) by FRAP method. Most samples showed antimicrobial activity against Staphylococcus aureus and Listeria monocytogenes. Moreover, had great ability to inhibit the enzyme arginase of Leishmania with inhibition percentage ranging from 54.60 to 83.43%. The results suggest that the drying process of Bordo grape pomace extracts in a spray dryer with maltodextrin, produced powders with various interesting characteristics such as low hygroscopicity, high solubility and stability, and large biological potential. This shows that this byproduct of wine industry can be used as a natural source of functional ingredients.
Silva, Mariana Casagrande. "Aproveitamento do resíduo do despolpamento da jabuticaba (Myrciaria cauliflora) para obtenção de pigmento com propriedades funcionais." Universidade de São Paulo, 2012. http://www.teses.usp.br/teses/disponiveis/74/74132/tde-14032013-141427/.
Full textThe jabuticaba is originally a Brazilian fruit and begins to be exploited commercially for the production of frozen pulp, jelly, liquor, among oth er products. The processing of jabuticaba generates a lot of waste, from the peel and seeds, which are usually discarded in landfills, contributing to environmental pollution. However, these residues are good sources of functional ingredients, such as anthocyanins (purple pigments) and elagitannins, both potent antioxidants. The objective of this study was to extract the pigment from the pulping of jabuticaba\'s waste and characterized it, to study the process of spray drying the pigment; characterize the po wders, as well as its antioxidant properties and storage stability. To this aim, jabuticaba was pulped, and the residue (peel and seeds) was obtained from an aqueous extract, which was characterized as the soluble solids, pH, moisture, ash, protein, lipid, fiber, sugars and acidity, and then was dried in a spray-dryer with agents carriers of 10 maltodextrin and gum arabic. The powders were characterized for moisture, hygroscopicity, instrumental color, morphology and particle size, anthocyanins, stability and antioxidant properties by ORAC and DPPH methods and stability during storage. The aqueous extract obtained showed 10% of total soluble solids, pH 3.54, acidity 0.71 g citric acid/100g sample and anthocyanin content of 79.3 mg anthocyanin/100g sample. The powders obtained under optimized conditions with maltodextrin showed retention of 77% anthocyanins, 4.0% of humidity, hygroscopicity of 34.9 g water absorbed/100g powder, yield of the process 32.1% and on average 11.5 mg/g of anthocyanins. The mean values for the antioxidant activity ranged from 826.9 µM Trolox equivalents/g jabuticaba\'s powder to 266.0 µM Trolox equivalents/g jabuticaba\'s powder for ORAC and DPPH methods, respectively. The gum arabic powders obtained under optimized conditions showed average retention of 86% anthocyanins, 3.9% average humidity, hygroscopicity average of 56.1 g water absorbed/100g powder, average yield of 35.7% of the process and an average of 14.8 mg/g powder anthocyanins. The mean values for the antioxidant activity ranged from 1152.7 µM Trolox equivalents/g jabuticaba\'s powder to 227.2 µM Trolox equivalents/g jabuticaba\'s powder for ORAC and DPPH methods, respectively. The powders obtained showed high concentration of anthocyanins, phenolic compounds and antioxidant activity, showing the great potential of the residue of jabuticaba\'s waste for production of a functional pigment. The presence of the carrier was effective for maintaining stability of the pigment during storage and the higher the concentration, the greater the stability of the pigment
Garanto, Iglesias Alejandro. "CERKL, generació d’un model knockout de retinosi pigmentària i estudis funcionals." Doctoral thesis, Universitat de Barcelona, 2011. http://hdl.handle.net/10803/96312.
Full textThe main aim of this thesis was the transcriptional and functional characterisation of CERKL, one of the many genes described so far that are responsible for Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP), the main genetic cause of blindness in adults (prevalence 1:4.000). In particular, we aimed to: i) characterise the complex CERKL transcription in human and mouse retinas, ii) analyse the subcellular localisation of the CERKL encoded proteins, including the truncated isoform R257X, generated by the most frequent mutant allele; iii) characterise the substrate and possible enzymatic role of the CERKL protein; iv) describe the role of CERKL in the protection against oxidative stress; and last but not least, v) design, create and initially characterise a mouse Cerkl-/- model (knockout) at the transcriptional, histological, immunohistochemical and lipidomic levels, focussing on the retina. Our results showed a high transcriptional complexity of the CERKL gene in the human and murine retina, with an extremely dynamic subcellular localisation, indicating the possibility of different functional roles in each compartment. The overexpression of CERKL protects cells from induced oxidative stress, suggesting that CERKL might play an important role in the initial response against oxidative injuries. CERKL harbours a conserved lipid kinase domain and the high homology with CERK has suggested a possible involvement in the sphingolipid metabolism. However, up to date, no kinase activity has been detected and the CERKL function remains unclear. In order to elucidate the CERKL physiological function, study its role in the retina, and whether it is (or not) related to sphingolipid metabolism, a knockout mouse was generated. The murine model resulted in a knockdown more than a knockout model, as alternative previously unreported promoters directed basal expression of Cerkl. Initial characterisation of the animal model phenotype showed a consistent and non-progressive alteration of the oscillatory potentials in the electroretinograms, an increase of apoptosis and GFAP protein (gliosis marker), as well as a decrease in Brn3a protein (ganglion cell marker), although no gross morphological changes were detectable. All together, these results point to clear signs of functional alteration at the ganglion cell layer. To determine the CERKL involvement in the sphingolipid metabolism, lipidomic quantification was performed and the analyses of the results are currently in progress.
Duarte, Diana Rita da Silva 1986. "Alimentos funcionais com microalgas: nova fonte de pigmentos, antioxidantes e ácidos gordos ómega 3." Master's thesis, 2010. http://hdl.handle.net/10451/2424.
Full textAs microalgas são uma potencial fonte para a obtenção de variados compostos biologicamente activos (carotenóides, ácidos gordos, vitaminas e polissacáridos), com uma eficácia superior à verificada pelas tradicionais culturas vegetais terrestres. São por isso consideradas ingredientes funcionais, o que conduziu ao recente aumento do seu interesse comercial. A produção de microalgas compreende conhecimentos e competências multidisciplinares como: biotecnologia e aspectos nutricionais. Sendo esta última área um campo de pesquisa emergente, pois possibilita a avaliação da biodisponibilidade de diversos compostos. A importância terapêutica dos ácidos gordos polinsaturados n-3 (PUFA n-3) em particular o ácido eicosapentaenóico (EPA; 20:5n-3) e o ácido docosahexaenóico (DHA; 22:6n- 3) é bem conhecida. Actualmente, a maior fonte de EPA e DHA é obtida pelo pescado. Contudo, as microalgas marinhas sintetizam PUFA n-3 em elevadas quantidades, o que as torna atractivas do ponto de vista nutricional. Concomitantemente, a síntese de carotenóides pela maioria das microalgas é uma alternativa viável como suplemento dietético. O trabalho desenvolvido visa avaliar as potencialidades de novos ingredientes funcionais na dieta humana: microalga Diacronema vlkianum, como fonte de ómega-3, e Chlorella vulgaris na sua variante laranja, como fonte de pigmentos antioxidantes. O estudo foi desenvolvido em modelos animais (ratinhos Wistar), e compreendeu a avaliação da bioincorporação de ácidos gordos e carotenóides após a suplementação respectiva com Diacronema vlkianum (2 meses) e Chlorella vulgaris (1 mês). A determinação de ácidos gordos foi feita com recurso à Cromatografia Gás-Líquido com detector de Ionização de Chama (GC – FID). Já, a aferição de carotenóides foi executada através da Cromatografia Líquida de Alta Pressão (HPLC). A suplementação com Diacronema vlkianum revelou ter um impacto na mudança da composição de EPA, DPA e da razão Ʃn-3/Ʃn-6 nos tecidos analisados, indicando assim ser uma boa fonte de ómega-3. A análise da incorporação de carotenóides nos tecidos após suplementação com Chlorella vulgaris não permitiu a obtenção de resultados conclusivos, o que pressupõe uma nova abordagem metodológica no futuro.
Microalgae are considered a potential source of a wide spectrum of biologically active chemicals, such as: carotenoids, fatty acids, vitamins, and polysaccharides with a superior efficacy in relation to the traditional culture of vegetables. These microorganisms have been considered in a near past as potential source of functional food, which increase their commercial value. The production and consumption of microalgae requires multidisciplinary skills: biotechnology and nutritional aspects. This last area is emerging due to the allowance of a better knowledge of the assessment of toxicology and the bioavailability of the biomolecules in research. The importance of the therapeutic value of n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA n-3), especially eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA, 20:5 n-3) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA, 22:6 n-3) is well recognised. Nowadays, seafood is the major EPA and DHA dietary source. However, microalgae are also excellent producers of n-3 long chain fatty acids, making them an attractive source of PUFA n-3. Likewise, the majority of microalgae seem to be a viable alternative for carotenoids supply. This work aims to investigate the possible adoption of new functional ingredients in human diet: microalgae Diacronema vlkianum as a source of PUFA n-3, and Chlorella vulgaris (orange) as a font of carotenoids with antioxidant capacity. In order to understand the effect of fatty acid and carotenoid daily supplementation, the study was developed in two different parts. In both parts of the studie Wistar rats were used as an animal model. The tissues and organs collected were analysed by Liquid Chromatography (GC-FID), for determination of fatty acids percentages and by High Pressure Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) for carotenoids quantification in the tissues. The study with D. vlkianum revealed a significative increase of EPA, DPA and Ʃn- 3/Ʃn-6 in the tissues of supplemented rats. The carotenoids incorporation study didn’t reveal any tissue assimilation, which implies a new approach in future studies.
Castro, Joana Pinho. "O impacto dos pigmentos na escolha dos alimentos." Master's thesis, 2016. http://hdl.handle.net/10284/5942.
Full textThe sensory characteristics of food (color, taste, smell and texture) are the ones that have been awakening the most interest to consumers. The pigments present in food are responsible for its color and its chemical and nutritional properties. The main objective was to analyze the sensory qualities of foods and drinks that define consumer preferences and check if there was any association between the characteristics of food (sensory qualities) and preference by consumers. Sixty-seven adults and seventy-two children were evaluated, from the application of a specific questionnaire for this purpose which allowed the collection of the following data: socio-demographic (age, gender, ethnicity, marital status, academic/professional level, professional category), clinical, physical exercise, lifestyle and eating behaviors including food allergies and intolerances. Data was also collected on the influence of color when choosing a food, food groups consumed regularly, food groups consumed less frequently, food groups they liked, food groups less liked, how often they consumed certain drink and the reason for the choice of all the above topics. Finally, the perception of the chromatic choice of drinks was also analyzed. The color of food in the adults surveyed (33%) had a greater impact than in children (24%), but this is not at all the biggest reason for the choice of food groups under study. The choice of food is due primarily to its taste, for both adults and children in the study. The colors of the food consumed by adults surveyed were white, orange and red foods, while the children were orange foods, green and red. The purple foods are the less consumed by both study groups. Regarding the consumption of beverages, the water is the beverage that is more consumed daily by the respondents. Subsequently, the most consumed beverage in the adult population is coffee and in children is milk.
Brás, Pedro Emídio. "Caracterização funcional da microalga extremófila Coccomyxa sp." Master's thesis, 2015. http://hdl.handle.net/10400.1/7838.
Full textAs microalgas têm sido alvo de grande estudo devido ao seu potencial como fonte de novos compostos de interesse para a biotecnologia e também para compreender a sua sobrevivência em locais extremos. A microalga Coccomxya sp., estudada neste trabalho, é um poliextremófilo que foi isolado das águas ácidas da mina de S. Domingos. Este ambiente é caracterizado pelos valores baixos de pH (< 3) e a elevada concentração de iões metálicos, como o cobre e o ferro. Os principais objetivos deste trabalho foram: i) analisar as alterações metabólicas (tamanho e crescimento celulares e produção de pigmentos), ii) identificar e quantificar alterações de perfil de expressão genética em diferentes condições e iii) avaliar a potencial bioactividade num modelo animal ex-vivo de extratos celulares de culturas daquela microalga a diferentes pH, sem ou com exposição a cobre (0,6 mM). Quando expostas aos diferentes tratamentos as células de Coccomyxa sp. apresentaram três equilíbrios dinâmicos (pH 7, pH 7 exposto a cobre e pH 2,5). Pelos resultados do Real-Time PCR e pela produção de pigmentos (clorofila e carotenoides), o pH 7 demonstra ser o ambiente preferido da microalga. Os extratos de Coccomyxa sp., de culturas a pH 7 expostas a cobre, demonstram um grande potencial para serem utilizados como inibidores do NKCC presente no epitélio, revelando o seu potencial uso como diuréticos. Coccomyxa sp. apresenta ser uma fonte fiável de pigmentos e de extratos celulares com um grande potencial para serem usados na industria biotecnológica e farmacêutica.