The antioxidant, immunomodulatory, and anti-inflammatory activities of Spirulina: An overview

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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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Iron-chelating ability and antioxidant properties of phycocyanin isolated from a protean extract of Spirulinaplatensis

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Phycocyanin and phycocyanobilin from <i>Spirulina platensis</i> protect against diabetic nephropathy by inhibiting oxidative stress

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

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