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Exploring the structural aspects and therapeutic perspectives of cyanobacterial phycobiliproteins

Patel, S. N., Sonani, R. R., Roy, D., Singh, N., Subudhi, S., Pabbi, S., & Madamwar, D. (2022) · 3 Biotech · doi:10.1007/s13205-022-03284-2 · Cited by 17 · see citing works

C-Phycocyanin supplementation during in vitro maturation enhances pre-implantation developmental competence of parthenogenetic and cloned embryos in pigs

Liang, S., Guo, J., Jin, Y. X., Yuan, B., Zhang, J., & Kim, N. (2017) · Theriogenology · doi:10.1016/j.theriogenology.2017.09.001 · Cited by 17 · see citing works

The function of previously unappreciated exerkines secreted by muscle in regulation of neurodegenerative diseases

Bian, X., Wang, Q., Wang, Y., & Lou, S. (2024) · Frontiers in Molecular Neuroscience · doi:10.3389/fnmol.2023.1305208 · Cited by 15 · see citing works

Mechanistic investigation of transcutaneous protein delivery using solid-in-oil nanodispersion: A case study with phycocyanin

Hardiningtyas, S. D., Wakabayashi, R., Kitaoka, M., Tahara, Y., Minamihata, K., Goto, M., & Kamiya, N. (2018) · European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics · doi:10.1016/j.ejpb.2018.01.020 · Cited by 15 · see citing works

Phycocyanin protects against Alpha-Synuclein toxicity in yeast

Macedo, D., Bertolin, T. E., Oro, T., Backes, L. T. H., Brás, I. C., dos Santos, C. N., Tenreiro, S., & Outeiro, T. F. (2017) · Journal of Functional Foods · doi:10.1016/j.jff.2017.09.044 · Cited by 15 · see citing works

Optimizing the Extraction of Bioactive Compounds from Porphyra linearis (Rhodophyta): Evaluating Alkaline and Enzymatic Hydrolysis for Nutraceutical Applications

Pereira, D. T., García-García, P., Korbee, N., Vega, J., Señoráns, F. J., & Figueroa, F. L. (2024) · Marine Drugs · doi:10.3390/md22060284 · Cited by 14 · see citing works

C-phycocyanin shows neuroprotective effect against rotenone-induced Parkinson’s disease in mice

Rathod, H., Soni, R., & Shah, J. (2024) · Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Biomedicine · doi:10.4103/apjtb.apjtb_229_24 · Cited by 14 · see citing works

Blue in Food and Beverages—A Review of Socio-Cultural, Economic, and Environmental Implications

Szmagara, A. (2024) · Sustainability · doi:10.3390/su16188142 · Cited by 12 · see citing works

Phycocyanin from Arthrospira: Production, applications, and advances

Kannaujiya, V. K., Amin, N., Pandey, S., Jaiswal, M., & Sinha, R. P. (2023) · Elsevier eBooks · doi:10.1016/b978-0-323-99196-4.00048-6 · Cited by 10 · see citing works

Affinity-Driven Immobilization of Proteins to Hematite Nanoparticles

Zare‐Eelanjegh, E., Bora, D. K., Rupper, P., Schrantz, K., Thöny‐Meyer, L., Maniura‐Weber, K., Richter, M., & Faccio, G. (2016) · ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces · doi:10.1021/acsami.6b03284 · Cited by 10 · see citing works

Improvement stability of phycocyanin from Spirulina platensis encapsulated by water soluble chitosan nanoparticles

Gustiningtyas, A., Setyaningsih, I., Hardiningtyas, S. D., & Susila, A. A. R. (2020) · IOP Conference Series Earth and Environmental Science · doi:10.1088/1755-1315/414/1/012005 · Cited by 10 · see citing works

Molecular Interaction of Protein-Pigment C-Phycocyanin with Bovine Serum Albumin in a Gomphosis Structure Inhibiting Amyloid Formation

Luo, Y.-C., & Jing, P. (2020) · International Journal of Molecular Sciences · doi:10.3390/ijms21218207 · Cited by 9 · see citing works

Antioxidant, Anti-aging and Anti-neurodegenerative Biomolecules from Cyanobacteria

Chaubey, M. G., Patel, S. N., Sonani, R. R., Singh, N., Rastogi, R. P., & Madamwar, D. (2021) · Springer eBooks · doi:10.1007/978-981-16-4873-1_15 · Cited by 8 · see citing works

Attenuation of Psoriasis Symptoms Following Treatment with C-phycocyanin from Spirulina Maxima in a Mouse Model

Jang, J. Y., Lee, B. M., Jun, S. Y., Yang, Y. J., Shin, H. S., Shin, H. S., & Yang, Y. J. (2022) · Biotechnology and Bioprocess Engineering · doi:10.1007/s12257-022-0022-z · Cited by 8 · see citing works

Surface-Tailored Nanoplatform for the Diagnosis and Management of Stroke: Current Strategies and Future Outlook

Shah, H., Paul, G., & Yadav, A. K. (2023) · Molecular Neurobiology · doi:10.1007/s12035-023-03635-x · Cited by 7 · see citing works

Anticoagulant and Fibrinogenolytic Properties of Seed Extract of Psidium guajava

Gubbiveeranna, V., Gangadharaiah, K. C., Thoyajakshi, R. S., Hemagirigowda, R., & Shivaiah, N. (2021) · Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences · doi:10.36468/pharmaceutical-sciences.843 · Cited by 6 · see citing works

Progress in culture technology and active substance research on Nostoc sphaeroides Kützing

Li, F., Liu, R., Qin, S., Deng, Z., & Li, W. (2024) · Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture · doi:10.1002/jsfa.13749 · Cited by 6 · see citing works

Neuroprotective effect of L-DOPA-induced interleukin-13 on striatonigral degeneration in cerebral ischemia

Jeon, E., Seo, M.-S., Lkhagva‐Yondon, E., Lim, Y., Kim, S.-W., Kang, Y. J., Lee, J. S., Lee, B. D., Wi, R., Won, S.-Y., et al. (2024) · Cell Death and Disease · doi:10.1038/s41419-024-07252-x · Cited by 4 · see citing works

Phycocyanin a nutraceutical with antioxidant activity

Fernández-Rojas, B., Hernández‐Juárez, J., & Pedraza‐Chaverrí, J. (2024) · Elsevier eBooks · doi:10.1016/b978-0-443-21873-6.00004-x · Cited by 2 · see citing works

Neurobiotech innovative strategies targeting Alzheimer's disease through therapeutic micro and macroalgae potentials

Wagdy, M., Ibrahim, A. A., Yahia, A. M., Maher, R. M., Abo-Elwafa, A. H., Salah, A., & Heikal, Y. M. (2025) · Journal of Neuroimmunology · doi:10.1016/j.jneuroim.2025.578821 · Cited by 2 · see citing works

Development of a multi-scale nanofiber scaffold platform for structurally and functionally replicated artificial perforating arteries

Yoon, S. J., Shin, J. A., & Shin, H. S. (2024) · Bioprocess and Biosystems Engineering · doi:10.1007/s00449-024-03122-0 · Cited by 1 · see citing works

The Neuroprotective and Antioxidant Activities of Spirulina

Bertolin, T. E., Guarienti, C., Frota, E. G., & Outeiro, T. F. (2024) · Springer eBooks · doi:10.1007/978-3-031-61253-4_7 · Cited by 1 · see citing works

Marine-Derived bioactive compounds from Aquaculture: Receptor-Mediated neuroprotection in neurodegenerative disorders

Patwekar, F. I., Patwekar, M. F., Wei, L. S., Rather, G. A., Mohammed, A., Hussain, M. S., Gupta, G., Fuloria, S., & Fuloria, N. K. (2026) · Brain Research · doi:10.1016/j.brainres.2026.150208 · Cited by 1 · see citing works

Therapeutic potential of spirulina and its bioactive compound phycocyanin in neuropsychiatric disorders

Taheri, A. T., Motamedzadeh, A., Zahedi, E., Farasat, A., Dadgostar, E., Aschner, M., Khanifar, H., Rahmati‐Dehkordi, F., & Tamtaji, O. R. (2026) · Molecular Biology Reports · doi:10.1007/s11033-026-12532-0 · Cited by 1 · see citing works

Evaluation of the Effect of C-phycocyanin on Cultured Rat Primary Hippocampal Astrocytes Undergoing Trophic Factor Deprivation

Yoon, S. J., Choi, J. I., Min, S. K., & Shin, H. S. (2019) · Biotechnology and Bioprocess Engineering · doi:10.1007/s12257-019-0102-x · Cited by 1 · see citing works

Pengaruh C-Phycocyanin Terhadap Kadar Soluble Glikoprotein (Sgp130) Pada Trofoblas Tikus Wistar Yang Dipapar Interleukin-6 (IL-6)

Haryanti, E., & Gondo, H. K. (2018) · Jurnal Ilmiah Kedokteran Wijaya Kusuma · doi:10.30742/jikw.v6i1.350

IMPACT OF TEMPERATURE AND NUTRITION ON BIOMASS AND PHYCOBILIPROTEIN OF DESERTIFILUM SALKALINEMA FROM HOT WATER SPRING

Kothari, F., Patel, P., Rasheed, A., Rao, P. S., Karande, S., & Hasan, Z. (2023) · International Journal of Biology Pharmacy and Allied Sciences · doi:10.31032/ijbpas/2023/12.12.1072

Potential protective effect of phycocyanin against gibberellic acid-induced cerebellar toxicity in female rats and their offspring

Aboelsoud, H. A., Kamal, E., Abdelmohsen, S. R., Abo-Ouf, A. M., Geddawy, A., Akbulut, M., & Hafez, S. M. (2025) · Toxicology Reports · doi:10.1016/j.toxrep.2025.102090

Marine-Derived Natural Bioactives for the Treatment of Stroke

Vijayarani, K. R., Keerthiga, M., Thenisaimozhi, A. T., Anbazhagan, S., Priya, R. R., Kassab, Y. W., & Ann, N. (2026) · Nutritional neurosciences · doi:10.1007/978-981-95-5791-2_12

Microalgae-based pigments

Meng, W., Dhanshetty, M., & García‐Vaquero, M. (2026) · Elsevier eBooks · doi:10.1016/b978-0-443-34082-6.00015-5

Potentialités de valorisation de biomolécules d'intérêts issues des algues marines par voie enzymatique : propriétés bio-fonctionnelles et recherche de nouvelles applications

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Phycocyanin: Biomedical Activities and Related Mechanisms of Action

Huang, H., & Wang, L. (2026) · The American Journal of Chinese Medicine · doi:10.1142/s0192415x26500308

Biomimetic phycocyanin lipid-based nanoparticles ameliorate placental dysfunction and restore angiogenic balance in a pre-eclampsia model

Hongxia, Y., He, J., Niu, J., & Zhou, M. M. (2026) · Journal of Nanobiotechnology · doi:10.1186/s12951-026-04498-9

Algal Pigments: Chlorophylls, Carotenoids and Phycobilins as Health-Promoting Agents

Rani, M. H. E., Saranya, V. P., Rathnasamy, S., Kumar, S. R., & Aswini, A. (2026) · Springer eBooks · doi:10.1007/978-3-032-22521-4_12

Algae and Their Metabolites in the Management of Mental Disorders

Nkechinyere, O. J., Kayode, O. T., Balogun, F. O., Uwazie, C. K., Welcome, M. O., & Sabiu, S. (2026) · Reference series in phytochemistry · doi:10.1007/978-3-031-80866-1_24-1

Cyanobacterial biorefinery: sustainable wastewater management for generation of biofuels and high-value products aligning with a circular economy approach

Kikani, B. A., Andhare, P., Sonavane, B., Dube, S., Desai, C., & Madamwar, D. (2026) · Systems Microbiology and Biomanufacturing · doi:10.1007/s43393-026-00535-8

Phycocyanin nanoemulsion attenuates polystyrene nanoplastics-induced oxidative stress and dysregulation of neurotrophins and noncoding RNAs in the mouse brain

Abedi, M. H., Karimian, M., Seyedalipour, B., Moghaddam, A. H., & Tayebi, L. (2026) · NeuroToxicology · doi:10.1016/j.neuro.2026.103583

C-Phycocyanin protects SH-SY5Y cells from oxidative injury, rat retina from transient ischemia and rat brain mitochondria from Ca2+/phosphate-induced impairment

Marín‐Prida, J., Pentón‐Rol, G., Rodrigues, F. P., Alberici, L. C., Padovani, K. S., Leopoldino, A. M., Naal, Z., Polizello, A. C. M., Llopiz, A., Rosa, M. N., et al. (2012) · Brain Research Bulletin · doi:10.1016/j.brainresbull.2012.08.011 · Cited by 48 · see citing works

Antioxidant Effects of C-Phycocyanin on Oxidized Astrocyte in Brain Injury Using 2D and 3D Neural Nanofiber Tissue Model

Yeon, S. J., Min, S. K., Park, J. S., Kwon, Y. S., Lee, H. C., Shim, H. J., Kim, I., Lee, J. K., & Shin, H. S. (2016) · World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology, International Journal of Biomedical and Biological Engineering

Evaluation of the Effect of C-phycocyanin on Cultured Rat Primary Hippocampal Astrocytes Undergoing Trophic Factor Deprivation

Yoon, S. J., Choi, J. I., Min, S. K., & Shin, H. S. (2019) · Biotechnology and Bioprocess Engineering · doi:10.1007/s12257-019-0102-x · Cited by 1 · see citing works

Novel Insights into the Molecular Mechanisms Involved in the Neuroprotective Effects of C-Phycocyanin against Brain Ischemia in Rats

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C-Phycocyanin is neuroprotective against global cerebral ischemia/reperfusion injury in gerbils

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