| Autor: |
Citi, Valentina, Torre, Serenella, Flori, Lorenzo, Usai, Luca, Aktay, Nazlim, Dunford, Nurhan Turgut, Lutzu, Giovanni Antonio, Nieri, Paola |
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Nutrients; Jun2024, Vol. 16 Issue 11, p1752, 18p |
| Abstrakt: |
Arthrospira platensis, commonly known as Spirulina, is a photosynthetic filamentous cyanobacterium (blue–green microalga) that has been utilized as a food source since ancient times. More recently, it has gained significant popularity as a dietary supplement due to its rich content of micro- and macro-nutrients. Of particular interest is a water soluble phycobiliprotein derived from Spirulina known as phycocyanin C (C-PC), which stands out as the most abundant protein in this cyanobacterium. C-PC is a fluorescent protein, with its chromophore represented by the tetrapyrrole molecule phycocyanobilin B (PCB-B). While C-PC is commonly employed in food for its coloring properties, it also serves as the molecular basis for numerous nutraceutical features associated with Spirulina. Indeed, the comprehensive C-PC, and to some extent, the isolated PCB-B, has been linked to various health-promoting effects. These benefits encompass conditions triggered by oxidative stress, inflammation, and other pathological conditions. The present review focuses on the bio-pharmacological properties of these molecules, positioning them as promising agents for potential new applications in the expanding nutraceutical market. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
| Databáze: |
Complementary Index |
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