Conference paper included in the proceedings Profesor Ladziansky – človek, ktorý navždy spojil minulosť anatómie so súčasnosťou (2025). The paper presents the Horizon Europe project Purple4Life, focused on the sustainable production and application of purple phototrophic bacteria (PPB) as a bio-based ingredient rich in Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) and carotenoids, with potential relevance for human health and the fishing industry. It outlines the project’s objectives, consortium structure, and expected impacts in the context of circular bioeconomy and healthy ageing. Supported by the EU HORIZON project Purple4Life (Grant Agreement No. 101212806.
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