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The present study was conducted to investigate the potential effect on neural development and function of the microalgae <jats:italic>Aurantiochytrium<\/jats:italic> sp. as a nutraceutical. To test neuroprotection by the ethanol extract of <jats:italic>Aurantiochytrium<\/jats:italic> (EEA) and a derivative, the n-Hexane layer of EEA (HEEA), amyloid-\u03b2-stimulated SH-SY5Y cells, was used as an <jats:italic>in vitro<\/jats:italic> AD model. We then assessed the potential enhancement of neurogenesis by EEA and HEEA using murine <jats:italic>ex vivo<\/jats:italic> neurospheres. We also administered EEA or HEEA to senescence-accelerated mouse-prone 8 (SAMP8) mice, a non-transgenic strain with accelerated aging and AD-like memory loss for evaluation of spatial learning and memory using the Morris water maze test. Finally, we performed immunohistochemical analysis for assessment of neurogenesis in mice administered EEA. 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