Potential health benefits of spirulina microalgae*: A review of the existing literature

Calcium Spirulan, an Inhibitor of Enveloped Virus Replication, from a Blue-Green Alga <i>Spirulina platensis</i>

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Activation of the human innate immune system by spirulina: augmentation of interferon production and NK cytotoxicity by oral administration of hot water extract of Spirulina platensis

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A novel protein C-phycocyanin plays a crucial role in the hypocholesterolemic action of Spirulina platensis concentrate in rats

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Isolation of Three High Molecular Weight Polysaccharide Preparations with Potent Immunostimulatory Activity from<i>Spirulina platensis</i>,<i>Aphanizomenon flos-aquae</i>and<i>Chlorella pyrenoidosa</i>

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Dietary supplementation with blueberries, spinach, or spirulina reduces ischemic brain damage

Wang, Y., Chang, C.-F., Chou, J., Chen, H.-L., Deng, X., Harvey, B. K., Cadet, J. L., & Bickford, P. C. (2005) · Experimental Neurology · doi:10.1016/j.expneurol.2004.12.014 · Cited by 223 · see citing works

Phycobiliprotein C-Phycocyanin from <i>Spirulina platensis</i> Is Powerfully Responsible for Reducing Oxidative Stress and NADPH Oxidase Expression Induced by an Atherogenic Diet in Hamsters

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Inhibition of HIV-1 Replication by an Aqueous Extract of Spirulina platensis (Arthrospira platensis)

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Effects of a <i>Spirulina</i> -Based Dietary Supplement on Cytokine Production from Allergic Rhinitis Patients

Mao, T. K., Water, J. V. D., & Gershwin, M. E. (2005) · Journal of Medicinal Food · doi:10.1089/jmf.2005.8.27 · Cited by 185 · see citing works

Evaluation of chemoprevention of oral cancer with<i>spirulina fusiformis</i>

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Antihyperlipemic and antihypertensive effects of Spirulina maxima in an open sample of mexican population: a preliminary report

Torres-Duran, P. V., Ferreira-Hermosillo, A., & Juarez-Oropeza, M. A. (2007) · Lipids in Health and Disease · doi:10.1186/1476-511x-6-33 · Cited by 181 · see citing works

Antiviral activity of Spirulina maxima against herpes simplex virus type 2

HERNANDEZCORONA, A., NIEVES, I., MECKES, M., CHAMORRO, G., & BARRON, B. (2002) · Antiviral Research · doi:10.1016/s0166-3542(02)00132-8 · Cited by 174 · see citing works

Inhibition of tumor invasion and metastasis by calciumspirulan (Ca-SP), a novel sulfated polysaccharide derived from a blue-green alga, Spirulina platensis

Mishima, T., Murata, J., Toyoshima, M., Fujii, H., Nakajima, M., Hayashi, T., Kato, T., & Saiki, I. (1998) · Clinical & Experimental Metastasis · doi:10.1023/a:1006594318633 · Cited by 167 · see citing works

Protective effect ofSpirulina against doxorubicin-induced cardiotoxicity

Khan, M., Shobha, J. C., Mohan, I. K., Naidu, M. U. R., Sundaram, C., Singh, S., Kuppusamy, P., & Kutala, V. K. (2005) · Phytotherapy Research · doi:10.1002/ptr.1783 · Cited by 159 · see citing works

In Vitro Antioxidant and Antiproliferative Activities of Selenium-Containing Phycocyanin from Selenium-Enriched<i>Spirulina platensis</i>

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A Randomized Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study to Establish the Effects of Spirulina in Elderly Koreans

Park, H. J., Lee, Y. J., Ryu, H. K., Kim, M. H., Chung, H. W., & Kim, W. Y. (2008) · Annals of Nutrition and Metabolism · doi:10.1159/000151486 · Cited by 154 · see citing works

Prevention of experimental oral cancer by extracts of Spirulina-Dunaliella algae

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Hypocholesterolemic Effect of <i>Spirulina</i> in Patients with Hyperlipidemic Nephrotic Syndrome

Samuels, R., Mani, U. V., Iyer, U. M., & Nayak, U. S. (2002) · Journal of Medicinal Food · doi:10.1089/109662002760178177 · Cited by 123 · see citing works

Molecular immune mechanism of C‐phycocyanin from Spirulina platensis induces apoptosis in HeLa cells in vitro

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Blueberry- and spirulina-enriched diets enhance striatal dopamine recovery and induce a rapid, transient microglia activation after injury of the rat nigrostriatal dopamine system

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Regression of experimental hamster cancer by beta carotene and algae extracts

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Toll-like receptor 2-dependent activation of monocytes by Spirulina polysaccharide and its immune enhancing action in mice

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C-phycocyanin protects against ischemia-reperfusion injury of heart through involvement of p38 MAPK and ERK signaling

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Alteration of mitochondrial membrane potential by Spirulina platensis C‐phycocyanin induces apoptosis in the doxorubicinresistant human hepatocellular‐carcinoma cell line HepG2

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C-Phycocyanin Ameliorates Doxorubicin-Induced Oxidative Stress and Apoptosis in Adult Rat Cardiomyocytes

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Enhancement of antitumor natural killer cell activation by orally administered Spirulina extract in mice

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Effects of CD59 on antitumoral activities of phycocyanin from Spirulina platensis

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Effect of Spirulina on the Secretion of Cytokines from Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cells

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[Isolation of pancreatic lipase activity-inhibitory component of spirulina platensis and it reduce postprandial triacylglycerolemia]

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Enhancement of Human Adaptive Immune Responses by Administration of a High-Molecular-Weight Polysaccharide Extract from the Cyanobacterium <i>Arthrospira platensis</i>

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Chemoprotective effect of Spirulina (Arthrospira) against cyclophosphamide-induced mutagenicity in mice

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Phycocyanin enhances secretary IgA antibody response and suppresses allergic IgE antibody response in mice immunized with antigen-entrapped biodegradable microparticles

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Chemomodulation of carcinogen metabolising enzymes, antioxidant profiles and skin and fore-stomach papillomagenesis by Spirulina platensis

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Immolina, a High–Molecular-Weight Polysaccharide Fraction of Spirulina, Enhances Chemokine Expression in Human Monocytic THP-1 Cells

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Effects of Dietary Spirulina on Vascular Reactivity

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Sodium spirulan as a potent inhibitor of arterial smooth muscle cell proliferation in vitro

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Algae – a poor man's HAART?

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Effects of Spirulina platensis extract on Syrian hamster cheek pouch mucosa painted with 7,12-dimethylbenz[a]anthracene

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Long-term effect of Spirulina platensis extract on DMBA-induced hamster buccal pouch carcinogenesis (immunohistochemical study)

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Inhibition of Cultured Bovine Aortic Endothelial Cell Proliferation by Sodium Spirulan, A New Sulfated Polysaccharide Isolated from Spirulina platensis

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[Inhibitive effects of spirulina on aberrant crypts in colon induced by dimethylhydrazine].

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Algal Proteins: Extraction, Application, and Challenges Concerning Production

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Microalgae: A potential alternative to health supplementation for humans

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Phycocyanin, a super functional ingredient from algae; properties, purification characterization, and applications

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Spirulina for Skin Care: A Bright Blue Future

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Microalgae trends toward functional staple food incorporation: Sustainable alternative for human health improvement

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Comparison of the biochemical composition of different Arthrospira platensis strains from Algeria, Chad and the USA

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Spirulina- An Edible Cyanobacterium with Potential Therapeutic Health Benefits and Toxicological Consequences

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Food and drug industry applications of microalgae <i>Spirulina platensis</i>: A review

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A critical review of superfoods from a holistic nutritional and environmental approach

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C-Phycocyanin-derived Phycocyanobilin as a Potential Nutraceutical Approach for Major Neurodegenerative Disorders and COVID-19-induced Damage to the Nervous System

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Challenges facing sustainable protein production: Opportunities for cereals

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Nutritional and Pharmaceutical Properties of Microalgal Spirulina

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Sensory, Physico-Chemical and Water Sorption Properties of Corn Extrudates Enriched with Spirulina

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Nutritional Quality and Safety of the Spirulina Dietary Supplements Sold on the Slovenian Market

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Designing the bioproduction of Martian rocket propellant via a biotechnology-enabled in situ resource utilization strategy

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Effects of Dietary Supplementation of Spirulina platensis and Garlic on the Growth Performance and Expression Levels of Immune-related Genes in Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus)

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Investigation of main factors affecting the growth rate of Spirulina

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Effect of dietary supplementation of Spirulina (Arthrospira platensis) and Thyme (Thymus vulgaris) on growth performance, apparent digestibility and health status of companion dwarf rabbits

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C-phycocyanin suppresses transforming growth factor-β1-induced epithelial mesenchymal transition in human epithelial cells

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Influence of Seasonal Variation on Chemical Composition and Nutritional Profiles of Macro‐ and Microalgae

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Beneficial effects of Spirulina platensis, voluntary exercise and environmental enrichment against adolescent stress induced deficits in cognitive functions, hippocampal BDNF and morphological remolding in adult female rats

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Novel Siprulina platensis Bilosomes for Combating UVB Induced Skin Damage

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Combined Effect of Spirulina Platensis and Punica Granatum Peel Extacts: Phytochemical Content and Antiphytophatogenic Activity

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Naturally Colored Ice Creams Enriched with C-Phycocyanin and Spirulina Residual Biomass: Development of a Fermented, Antioxidant, Tasty and Stable Food Product

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Increasing productivity of Spirulina platensis in photobioreactors using artificial neural network modeling

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Spirulina Biomass‐Loaded Thermoplastic Polyurethane/Polycaprolacton (TPU/PCL) Nanofibrous Mats: Fabrication, Characterization, and Antibacterial Activity as Potential Wound Healing

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Prebiotic Potential and Value-Added Products Derived from Spirulina laxissima SV001—A Step towards Healthy Living

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A comparative study on the possible protective effect of esomeprazole, spirulina, wheatgrass on indomethacin-induced gastric ulcer in male albino rats

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Behavioral and Histopathological Study of Changes in Spinal Cord Injured Rats Supplemented with Spirulina platensis

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