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Purification of C-phycocyanin from Spirulina platensis in aqueous two-phase systems using an experimental design

open access: yesBrazilian Archives of Biology and Technology, 2015
C-phycocyanin from Spirulina platensis was purified in aqueous two-phase systems (ATPS) of polyethylene glycol (PEG)/potassium phosphate, varying the molar mass of the PEG.
Francine Silva Antelo   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Therapeutic Potential of Alkanna tinctoria Root in Ameliorating Obesity‐Associated Hepatic, Adipose, and Reproductive Dysfunctions in Diet‐Induced Obese Zebrafish

open access: yesCell Biochemistry and Function, Volume 44, Issue 9, September 2026.
ABSTRACT Obesity is a worldwide metabolic condition linked to various health problems such as non‐alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and reproductive disorders. Anti‐obesity medications currently available on the market exhibit severe adverse effects, which leads to the exploration of safer natural alternatives. Alkanna tinctoria (L.) Tausch is well‐
Samriti Sharma   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Extraction of Phycocyanin and Chlorophyll from Spirulina by “Green Methods”

open access: yesSeparations
Phycocyanin is a pigment–protein complex from the group of phycobiliproteins obtained from Spirulina (Arthrospira platensis), with possibilities for various applications in food and pharmaceutical technologies.
Krastena Nikolova   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Extraction and purification of phycocyanin from Arthrophira platensis microalgae using a green solid-liquid extraction technology (RSLDE) [PDF]

open access: yes, 2021
. Spirulina is a blue alga belonging to the class of Cyanobacteria. This alga is characterized by a high content of phycocyanin, a blue photosynthetic pigment belonging to the phycobiliprotein family. Phycocyanin has a lot of industrial applications,
D. Montesano   +6 more
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Optimization of phycobiliprotein biosynthesis in thermotolerant cyanobacteria through light parameter adjustment

open access: yesResults in Engineering
This study addressed the optimization of biomass and C-phycocyanin (C-PC) concentration and its purity in the thermotolerant cyanobacterium Potamosiphon sp by adjusting key light quality parameters. Custom design and Central Composite Design experimental
Jefferson E. Contreras-Ropero   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

The recombinant beta subunit of C-phycocyanin inhibits cell proliferation and induces apoptosis

open access: yes, 2007
C-Phycocyanin (C-PC) from blue-green algae has been reported to have various pharmacological characteristics, including antiinflammatory and anti-tumor activities. In this study, we expressed the beta-subunit of C-PC (ref to as C-POP) in Escherichia coli.
Gao, Xueliang   +5 more
core   +1 more source

Purification and immunomodulating activity of C-phycocyanin from Spirulina platensis cultured using power plant flue gas [PDF]

open access: yes, 2014
In this study, flue gas from a power plant smokestack was applied to culture Spirulina platensis microalgae. Our results will not only achieve the fixation of carbon from the emissions, products can also be produced from the algal biomass that possess ...
Liao, Pei-Chun   +21 more
core   +1 more source

Production of a mouthwash enriched with phycocyanin extracted from Neowestiellopsis persica A1387 microencapsulated with alginate to enhance antioxidant and antibacterial properties against Streptococcus mutans

open access: yesBulletin of the National Research Centre
Objectives Dental plaque and bacterial infections are common oral health issues. Current mouthwashes often have side effects; therefore, incorporating microencapsulated phycocyanin into mouthwash formulations may improve antioxidant and antibacterial ...
Bahareh Nowruzi, Hassan Beiranvand
doaj   +1 more source

Studies on phycobiliproteins in Algae. VI. Light-harvesting phycobiliprotein pigments in some Rhodophyta from the Adriatic Sea

open access: yesActa Societatis Botanicorum Poloniae, 2014
The phycobiliprotein content in 5 species of red algae from the coast of the Adriatic Sea' was studied by chromatography on Sephadex G-100. The phycobiliproteins, R-phycoerythrin, C-phycocyanin and allophycocyanin were identified.
Bazyli Czeczuga
doaj   +1 more source

Aphanizomenon flos-aquae: A Biorefinery for Health and Energy—Unleashing Phycocyanin’s Power and Biogas Potential

open access: yesMarine Drugs
This study presents a biorefinery approach for Aphanizomenon flos-aquae, demonstrating its potential as a dual source for phycocyanin and biogas.
Pilar Águila-Carricondo   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

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