Mechanistic insights into the nutritional and therapeutic potential of Spirulina (Arthrospira) spp.: Challenges and opportunities
Background All living organisms need food and nutrients for survival and health. The
extensive growth in human population and industrial activities has led to significant food …
extensive growth in human population and industrial activities has led to significant food …
Phycocyanin from microalgae: A comprehensive review covering microalgal culture, phycocyanin sources and stability
As food safety continues to gain prominence, phycocyanin (PC) is increasingly favored by
consumers as a natural blue pigment, which is extracted from microalgae and serves the …
consumers as a natural blue pigment, which is extracted from microalgae and serves the …
Biodegradable chitosan-based biofilms incorporated with Camellia oleifera residue protein for food packaging
X Nie, H Shi, F Wang, C You, D Zhang, Z **ao, X Li - Food Hydrocolloids, 2024 - Elsevier
Biodegradable films have attracted considerable eco-friendly applications in food
packaging, preservation, and separation. This research used a protein mixture containing …
packaging, preservation, and separation. This research used a protein mixture containing …
Novel active composite films based on carboxymethyl cellulose and sodium alginate incorporated with phycocyanin: Physico-chemical, microstructural and antioxidant …
HMS Akhtar, Y Zhao, L Li, Q Shi - Food Hydrocolloids, 2024 - Elsevier
Phycocyanin (PC) has been demonstrated to be an excellent source of antioxidant activities.
The antioxidant capacity of biopolymer based packaging films should be enhanced with PC …
The antioxidant capacity of biopolymer based packaging films should be enhanced with PC …
Applications of microalga-powered microrobots in targeted drug delivery
Over the past decade, researchers have proposed a new class of drug delivery systems, bio-
hybrid micro-robots, designed with a variety of living cell-driven micro-robots that utilize the …
hybrid micro-robots, designed with a variety of living cell-driven micro-robots that utilize the …
Recent advances on anti-diabetic potential of pigmented phytochemicals in foods and medicinal plants
Type 2 diabetes is marked by elevated blood sugar levels and linked to impaired insulin
secretion and resistance to insulin. Researchers are continuously investigating different …
secretion and resistance to insulin. Researchers are continuously investigating different …
C-phycocyanin from cyanobacteria: a therapeutic journey from antioxidant defence to diabetes management and beyond
Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a rapidly growing global epidemic, particularly type 2 diabetes
mellitus (T2DM), which accounts for 90% of cases. Despite the availability of various …
mellitus (T2DM), which accounts for 90% of cases. Despite the availability of various …
Phycocyanin: A potential bioresource for functional food product development
Natural pigments are desired for use in food products due to the long-term adverse effects of
synthetic pigments on consumers, industry, and health. In the search for naturally sourced …
synthetic pigments on consumers, industry, and health. In the search for naturally sourced …
BMC3PM: bioinformatics multidrug combination protocol for personalized precision medicine and its application in cancer treatment
Background In recent years, drug screening has been one of the most significant challenges
in the field of personalized medicine, particularly in cancer treatment. However, several new …
in the field of personalized medicine, particularly in cancer treatment. However, several new …
Enhancement of intracellular extraction from Oscillatoria okine and the potential use of the extract as a supplement to fetal bovine serum in animal cell culture
N Kankaew, W Surarit, V Jonjaroen, K Khumrangsee… - Algal Research, 2024 - Elsevier
A robust cell wall and well-organized thylakoid cyanobacteria can be candidates as a
promising resource for C-phycocyanin (C-PC) and intracellular applications in various …
promising resource for C-phycocyanin (C-PC) and intracellular applications in various …