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ub-sector reviews nology incorporates a wide range of sub-sectors and products within them. The following table provides an overview of the versatility of the sector by highlighting the specific product areas. ntial marine biotechnology products and services Potential product areas Pharmaceuticals Biomaterials Specific product areas Anti-cancer drugs, anti-viral drugs, novel antibiotics; wound healing; anti-inflammatory; immunomodulatory agents Other Functional ingredients Raw materials Functional foods Nutraceuticals Bioadhesives, wound dressings, dental biomaterials; alternative disinfectants (being more environmentally friendly and avoiding resistance development); medical polymers; dental biomaterials; coating for artificial bones that enhance biocompatibility; medical devices. Tissues regeneration, 3D tissue culture UV-filter, after sun; viscosity control agents; surfactants; preservatives; liposomes, carrier systems for active ingredients; regulation of sebum; Micro and Macro-algae extracts; colourants, pigments; fragrances; hair-styling raw materials Prebiotics; omega 3 supplements; Useful as antioxidants, anti-inflammatory; fat loss; reducing cholesterol ;; anti-HIV properties, antibiotic and mitogenic properties anti-tumour; iodine deficiency, goitre and myxoedema; anti-influenza; treatment of gastric ulcers; Food products and ingredients of marine origin A stabiliser, suspending agents, bodying agents, makes a good jelly, prevents separation and cracking, suspending agent, foaming agent. Food packaging and conservation Renewable energy processes (micro and macroalgae) Microbial Enhanced Oil Recovery (MEOR) Films and coatings with antimicrobial effects Microalgae; produce polysaccharides (sugars) and triacylglycerides (fats) that can be used for producing bioethanol and biodiesel. Macroalgae; large scale cultivation of macroalgae (seaweed) for the production of biofuel Enhanced oil recovery and productive life of oil reservoirs. Study in support of Impact Assessment work on Blue Biotechnology

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