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Phycocyanin, a super functional ingredient from algae; properties, purification characterization, and applications.
Tolulope Joshua Ashaolu1, Katarzyna Samborska2, Chi Ching Lee3
1Institute of Research and Development, Duy Tan University, Da Nang 550000, Viet Nam; Faculty of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Duy Tan University, Da Nang 550000, Viet Nam.
International Journal of Biological Macromolecules
|November 18, 2021
Summary
Phycocyanins (PCYs) from blue-green algae are valuable bioactive compounds with diverse applications. Further research on their purity and safety is recommended to unlock their full potential.
Area of Science:
- Biochemistry
- Phycology
- Natural Products Chemistry
Background:
- Phycocyanins (PCYs) are abundant bioactive compounds in blue-green algae.
- The global market for PCYs is projected to reach $250 million.
- PCYs have diverse applications across food, cosmetic, and pharmaceutical industries.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide a comprehensive overview of phycocyanins.
- To discuss their structure, health benefits, and applications.
- To review purification and characterization methods.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of phycocyanin research.
- Discussion of purification techniques: chromatography, ammonium sulfate precipitation, membrane filtration.
- Description of characterization and measurement methods.
Main Results:
- PCYs exhibit significant health-promoting properties.
- Various purification and characterization methods are available.
- Potential applications include food colorants, fluorescent markers, and in nutraceuticals and pharmaceuticals.
Conclusions:
- Phycocyanins possess considerable potential in various industries.
- Further investigation into PCY purity and safety is essential.
- PCYs are important bioactive compounds with a growing market.
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