Phycobiliproteins (PBPs) are the main component of light-harvesting complexes in
cyanobacteria and red algae. In addition to their important role in photosynthesis, PBPs …

Seaweeds are a typical food of East-Asian cuisine, to which are alleged several beneficial
health effects have been attributed. Their availability and their nutritional and chemical …

Turbinaria ornata is brown marine macroalgae contains diverse bioactive components
exhibiting various biomedical properties. This study intends to analyze the inhibitory effect of …

In the present study, red algae Portieria hornemannii was scrutinized for the productive
synthesis of silver nanoparticles. These biosynthesized nanoparticles were characterized by …

Extraction of phycobiliproteins (R-phycoerythrin, R-PE and R-phycocyanin, R-PC) from
macro-algae is difficult due to the presence of large polysaccharides (agar, cellulose etc.) …

Background Algae present promising sources of nutritional proteins, encompassing lectins,
phycobiliproteins, mycosporine-like amino acids, derived hydrolysates, and bioactive …

The extraction of phycobiliprotein (PBP) pigments from red algae Gracilaria gracilis was
optimized using maceration, ultrasound-assisted extraction (ultrasonic water bath and …

Increased incomes, urbanization, and an aging population, are leading to changes in
consumption patterns, resulting in a growing demand for proteins. From a sustainability …

Phycoerythrin is a major light-harvesting pigment of red algae and cyanobacteria that is
widely used as a fluorescent probe or as a colorant in the food and cosmetic industries. In …

Given the current interest to reach sustainable protein supplies, seaweed proteins represent
a potential source for pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, cosmeceutical, or food and feed …