Phycobiliproteins or C-phycocyanin of Arthrospira (Spirulina) maxima protect against HgCl2-caused oxidative stress and renal damage

Nutraceutical properties of phycocyanin

“…The histological analysis showed that PC prevented cellular damage, edema, cellular atrophy of distal and proximal tubules and nucleus loss. These beneficial effects were achieved probably due to the antioxidant activity and the chelating property of PC for removal of mercury (Rodríguez-Sαnchez, Ortiz-Butrón, Blas-Valdivia, Hernαndez-García, & Cano-Europa, 2012).…”

Phycobiliproteins: A New Perspective in Natural Pigments Derived from Microalgae

“…They can neutralize the reactive oxygen species (ROS) due to their chemical structures and chelating properties, thus reducing the oxidative stress [8]. Accordingly, phycobiliproteins have shown the ability to protect organisms against various chronic disorders as cancer, diabetes, coronary disease, neurodegenerative diseases or to ameliorate the cognitive functions [1,6].…”

“…Accordingly, phycobiliproteins have shown the ability to protect organisms against various chronic disorders as cancer, diabetes, coronary disease, neurodegenerative diseases or to ameliorate the cognitive functions [1,6]. In particular, according to published research, phycocyanin could be used as a nephroprotector or a protector of human pancreatic cells [5,8].…”

Effect of external pH on cyanobacterial phycobiliproteins production and ammonium excretion

“…Currently, nutraceuticals segment of food industry is exploring. This market is growing at 5% per annum and is estimated at between $6 billion USD and $60 billion USD in today's global market [6]. The utilizing cyanobacteria as an efficient source of biofertilizer for rice field has been practised and adopted in India [7].…”