Stimulating Gamma-Linolenic Acid Productivity by Arthrospira platensis (Spirulina platensis) Under Different Culture Conditions (Temperatures, Light Regime, and H2O2 stress)

Abstract

The valuable filamentous cyanobacterium, Arthrospira platensis or Spirulina platensis as it was commonly named for a long time; is a concentrated source of many active compounds, consumed by humans as a functional super-food used as a supplement/ingredient to enhance the human body performance or improve a specific function (Elshouny et al., 2017; Mostolizadeh et al., 2020). Spirulina platensis can produce beneficial compounds with therapeutic properties, characterized by fast digestion and absorption, so any of its nutritional benefits do not lose (Agustini and Wijayanto, 2020), which led some researchers to believe that Spirulina as an exceptional organism. Xuea et al., (2011) reported that the dry weight of Spirulina platensis contains protein by about 50-70 %, fiber 8-10 % and lipid 5-7 %. It also contains pigments (3-10 %), includes phycoerythrin and phycocyanin, which have potential properties as anti-aging, antimicrobials, anticancer,

Effects of ICSH Hormone and Testosterone by Adding Spirulina Platensis to the Feed with Different Protein Levels in Local Male Sheep

“…The same applies to low protein, as studies have shown that lambs that were fed high levels of protein achieved better growth performance compared to those that were not fed diets with an additional protein level, especially when provided with low-quality feed [7]. Algae receive special attention, as they are defined as a heterogeneous community from small microorganisms to giant seaweeds, and have been used as a healthy food source for animals for their high nutritional value [8]. Spirulina algae is considered one of the most important genera of cyanobacteria, as it contains many active elements and compounds, including up to 70% protein, along with fats, carbohydrates, minerals, vitamins, sterols, and other rare compounds, which makes it an exceptional and distinct food in nature [9].…”

In vitro Anticancer Potentialities of Three Egyptian Cyanobacterial Isolates against Breast Adenocarcinoma and Hepatocellular Carcinoma Cell Lines

“…Plants and microorganisms produce a wealth of natural secondary metabolites with highly antitumor efficacy and cause no effect on normal healthy cells (Senousy et al, 2020). Cyanobacteria represent a group of organisms with a unique cellular structure (Mofeed, 2019). They are a diversified and widespread group of photosynthetic prokaryotes, showing a high resemblance with gram-negative bacteria in terms of cellular organization and with green plants in terms of oxygenic photosynthesis (Kozak et al, 2019).…”

In Vitro Anticancer Activity of Five Marine Seaweeds Extract From Egypt Against Human Breast and Colon Cancer Cell Lines

“…Hence, it is important to explore and identify new safe, cheap, and less toxic anticancer agents from natural sources. Most pharmaceutical products have been derived from various microorganisms, herbal plants, and seaweeds (Mofeed, 2019).…”

“…Hence, it is important to explore and identify new safe, cheap, and less toxic anticancer agents from natural sources. Most pharmaceutical products have been derived from various microorganisms, herbal plants, and seaweeds (Mofeed, 2019).Macroalgae can be seen as natural factories for producing bioactive compounds. A sulfated polysaccharide (fucoidan) extracted from the brown seaweeds, Fucus spp., Sargassum spp., Turbinaria spp.…”