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A Review on a Hidden Gem: Phycoerythrin from Blue-Green Algae
Hui Teng Tan1, Fatimah Md Yusoff2,3, Yam Sim Khaw1
1Laboratory of Aquatic Animal Health and Therapeutics, Institute of Bioscience, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang 43400, Selangor, Malaysia.
Marine Drugs
|January 20, 2023
Summary
Cyanobacterial phycoerythrin (C-PE) shows promise for health benefits and various applications. This review details C-PE
Area of Science:
- Biochemistry
- Phycology
- Biotechnology
Background:
- Phycoerythrin (PE) is a pigment in algae and cyanobacteria with emerging health benefits.
- Current knowledge on cyanobacterial PE (C-PE) is limited, necessitating further research.
- Cyanobacteria are identified as superior PE producers compared to other algae.
Purpose of the Study:
- To comprehensively review C-PE structure, production, and applications.
- To explore strategies for enhancing C-PE stability and market value.
- To conduct a SWOT analysis of C-PE.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of C-PE structure, upstream and downstream processing.
- Analysis of C-PE applications in various industries.
- Evaluation of C-PE stability enhancement strategies and market potential.
Main Results:
- Cyanobacteria are promising C-PE producers, with green/blue light optimizing accumulation.
- Current extraction relies on freezing-thawing; precipitation and chromatography offer higher purity.
- C-PE has diverse applications in nutraceuticals, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and more.
Conclusions:
- C-PE possesses significant potential due to its bioactivities and fluorescent properties.
- Optimized extraction and purification methods are crucial for C-PE commercialization.
- This review provides a state-of-the-art overview to advance C-PE market entry.
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