The literature contains several applications of crude algae extracts,
such as their effects on various cancer cells [15,16], antimicrobial
properties [17], and for use in cosmetics [18]; however, no reports
focused on using algae extract as a cell culture media supplement could
be found. The aim of this work is to investigate the potential of using
autolysed algae extract from the microalgae species Chlamydomonas
reinhardtii as a supplement in microbiological media.