Key enzyme mechanism unlocks potential of brown algae compounds for biotech

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Apr 10, 2025, 12:04 pm67 pts
Every year, thousands of tons of brown algae are extracted from the seabed to obtain compounds such as alginates, a polymer composed of sugars that has high density and strength, offering potential biotechnological applications. An international team led by the University of Barcelona has deciphered the…

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