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Spirulina algae: Pharmacology, Mechanism of Action and Uses

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1Sheeren Ahmed Mahmoud Elkhateeb, 1Eman Abdelaziz Abdelrahman, 1Gehan A. Ahmed, 2Samia Adel Abd El-Baset Baiomy, 1Mona Atef Elsayed,
» doi: 10.48047/ecb/2023.12.9.221

Abstract

Spirulina (SP) (Arthrospira platensis) is a photosynthetic, filamentous, and bluegreen microalgae that acquired its name due to the spiral or helical shape of its filaments. It contains free radical scavenging agents and naturally occurring antioxidants, including phenolic compounds, tocopherol, β-carotene, γlinolenic acid, and phycocyanin. In addition, SP and its main constituent, Cphycocyanin, exhibit hepatoprotective, neuroprotective, antiinflammatory, immune- modulatory, and anticancer action. SP has been reported to ameliorate organ toxicities induced by chemotherapeutic agents.

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