Phycobiliproteins are a group of water soluble proteins with an associated chromophore,
responsible for the light-harvesting in cyanobacteria. They are divided in four main types …

Carotenoids have been receiving increasing attention due to their potential health benefits.
Microalgae are recognized as a natural source of carotenoids and other beneficial …

Phycocyanins (PCYs) are a group of luxuriant bioactive compounds found in blue-green
algae with an estimated global market of about US $250 million within this decade. The …

Phycocyanin (C-PC) application by the industry is still limited due to extraction methods
drawbacks and to the low stability of these compounds after the extraction process. To …

Microalgae are considered as a great potential for reliable and sustainable feedstock for the
production of biofuels and biochemically active compounds such as phycobiliproteins …

Arthrospira platensis is the widely available source of spirulina that contains distinctive
natural pigments, including carotenoids and C-phycocyanin (C-PC). In this study, the major …

The marked trend and consumers growing interest in natural and healthy products have
forced researches and industry to develop novel products with functional ingredients …

An extensive range of pigments including phycobiliproteins are present in algae. C‐
phycocyanin (C‐PC), a phycobiliprotein, is one of the key pigments of Spirulina, a …

Temperature and pH play an important role in the stability of phycocyanin, a natural blue
colorant. Systematic investigations showed the maximum stability of phycocyanin was in the …

Phycobiliproteins are a group of colored proteins commonly present in cyanobacteria and
red algae possessing a spectrum of applications. They are extensively commercialized for …