[HTML][HTML] Phycocyanin from Arthrospira platensis as Potential Anti-Cancer Drug: Review of In Vitro and In Vivo Studies

S Braune, A Krüger-Genge, S Kammerer, F Jung… - Life, 2021 - mdpi.com
The application of cytostatic drugs or natural substances to inhibit cancer growth and
progression is an important and evolving subject of cancer research. There has been a …

Food and drug industry applications of microalgae Spirulina platensis: A review

B Maddiboyina, HK Vanamamalai… - Journal of Basic …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Spirulina platensis is a photosynthetic, blue‐green, spiral‐or bulb‐shaped microalgae. Due
to the presence of minerals, vitamins, pigments (carotenes, phycocyanin and chlorophyll) …

3D printed functional cookies fortified with Arthrospira platensis: Evaluation of its antioxidant potential and physical-chemical characterization

MV Vieira, SM Oliveira, IR Amado, LH Fasolin… - Food …, 2020 - Elsevier
In the last few decades, consumers' growing attention to the close relationship between
health and nutrition is emerging as a new trend, mostly regarding the incorporation of …

[HTML][HTML] Wide range applications of spirulina: from earth to space missions

G Fais, A Manca, F Bolognesi, M Borselli, A Concas… - Marine Drugs, 2022 - mdpi.com
Spirulina is the most studied cyanobacterium species for both pharmacological applications
and the food industry. The aim of the present review is to summarize the potential benefits of …

Sorption of ionized dyes on high-salinity microalgal residue derived biochar: Electron acceptor-donor and metal-organic bridging mechanisms

X Tan, S Zhu, PL Show, H Qi, SH Ho - Journal of hazardous materials, 2020 - Elsevier
Biochar (BC) has attracted much attention owing to its superior sorption capacity towards
ionized organic contaminants. However, the mechanism of ionized organics sorption …

[HTML][HTML] Nutritional Quality and Safety of the Spirulina Dietary Supplements Sold on the Slovenian Market

J Masten Rutar, M Jagodic Hudobivnik, M Nečemer… - Foods, 2022 - mdpi.com
The microalgae Spirulina may be a popular dietary supplement rich in essential nutrients
and vitamins, but oversight of the supplement industry, in general, remains limited, and …

[HTML][HTML] A review on current and future advancements for commercialized microalgae species

JF Wong, HJ Hong, SC Foo, MKK Yap… - Food Science and Human …, 2022 - Elsevier
Microalgae are unicellular photosynthetic microorganisms that are commonly found in saline
or freshwater environments. Over the years, microalgae represent promising sources of …

[HTML][HTML] Chemical characterization and nutritional value of Spirulina platensis cultivated in natural conditions of Chichaoua region (Morocco)

A Rahim, C Çakir, M Ozturk, B Şahin… - South African Journal of …, 2021 - Elsevier
The aim of the current study was to characterize the phytochemical, phytopigments, and
nutritional value of Spirulina platensis produced in Chichoua region of Morocco. A natural …

[HTML][HTML] Plant and microalgae derived peptides are advantageously employed as bioactive compounds in cosmetics

F Apone, A Barbulova, MG Colucci - Frontiers in plant science, 2019 - frontiersin.org
Bioactive peptides (BP) are specific protein fragments that are physiologically important for
most living organisms. It is proven that in humans they are involved in a wide range of …

[HTML][HTML] Complementary and alternative therapies in oncology

A Dawczak-Dębicka, J Kufel-Grabowska… - International Journal of …, 2022 - mdpi.com
Cancer is the second leading cause of death worldwide, after cardiovascular diseases.
Increasing patients' awareness and providing easier access to public information result in …