Recent Developments in Production and Biotechnological Applications of C-Phycocyanin
Joint Authors
Kuddus, M.
Singh, P.
Thomas, G.
Al-Hazimi, Awdah
Source
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-9, 9 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-08-26
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
9
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
An extensive range of pigments including phycobiliproteins are present in algae.
C-phycocyanin (C-PC), a phycobiliprotein, is one of the key pigments of Spirulina, a microalgae used in many countries as a dietary supplement.
Algal pigments have massive commercial value as natural colorants in nutraceutical, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical industries, besides their health benefits.
At present, increasing awareness of harmful effects of synthetic compounds and inclination of community towards the usage of natural products have led to the exploitation of microalgae as a source of natural pigments/colors.
This review describes recent findings about the sources and production of C-PC, with emphasis on specific techniques for extraction and purification, along with potential industrial applications in diagnostics, foods, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical industries.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Kuddus, M.& Singh, P.& Thomas, G.& Al-Hazimi, Awdah. 2013. Recent Developments in Production and Biotechnological Applications of C-Phycocyanin. BioMed Research International،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1005014
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Kuddus, M.…[et al.]. Recent Developments in Production and Biotechnological Applications of C-Phycocyanin. BioMed Research International No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1005014
American Medical Association (AMA)
Kuddus, M.& Singh, P.& Thomas, G.& Al-Hazimi, Awdah. Recent Developments in Production and Biotechnological Applications of C-Phycocyanin. BioMed Research International. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1005014
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1005014