Mitigating drought stress in wheat plants (Triticum Aestivum L.) through grain priming in aqueous extract of spirulina platensis
The study focuses on the global challenge of drought stress, which significantly impedes wheat production, a cornerstone of global food security. Drought stress disrupts cellular and physiological processes in... (Source: BMC Plant Biology)
Source: BMC Plant Biology - April 2, 2024 Category: Biology Authors: Mustafa Elnajar, Heshmat Aldesuquy, Mohamed Abdelmoteleb and Eladl Eltanahy Tags: Research Source Type: research
Green fabrication of ZnO nanoparticles via spirulina platensis and its efficiency against biofilm forming pathogens
Excessive consumption of antibiotics is considered one of the top public health threats, this necessitates the development of new compounds that can hamper the spread of infections. A facile green technology f... (Source: Microbial Cell Factories)
Source: Microbial Cell Factories - March 27, 2024 Category: Microbiology Authors: Nashwa A. Ahmed and Amal S. Othman Tags: Research Source Type: research
Exploring effective light spectral conversion techniques for enhanced production of Spirulina-derived blue pigment protein, c-phycocyanin
Bioresour Technol. 2024 Mar 18:130612. doi: 10.1016/j.biortech.2024.130612. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTSpirulina is a promising feedstock for c-phycocyanin, a blue pigment-protein, commercially incorporated in many food products for its desirable bright blue attributes, exceptional bioavailability, and inherent therapeutic properties. Remarkably, enhancing c-phycocyanin synthesis in Spirulina would facilitate economic viability and sustainability at large-scale production, as the forecasted market value is $ 409.8 million by 2030. Notably, the lighting source plays a key role in enhancing c-phycocyanin in Spirulina, and...
Source: Bioresource Technology - March 20, 2024 Category: Biotechnology Authors: Bavatharny Thevarajah Sajani Piyatilleke P H V Nimarshana S Koushalya Anushree Malik Thilini U Ariyadasa Source Type: research
Exploring effective light spectral conversion techniques for enhanced production of Spirulina-derived blue pigment protein, c-phycocyanin
Bioresour Technol. 2024 Mar 18:130612. doi: 10.1016/j.biortech.2024.130612. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTSpirulina is a promising feedstock for c-phycocyanin, a blue pigment-protein, commercially incorporated in many food products for its desirable bright blue attributes, exceptional bioavailability, and inherent therapeutic properties. Remarkably, enhancing c-phycocyanin synthesis in Spirulina would facilitate economic viability and sustainability at large-scale production, as the forecasted market value is $ 409.8 million by 2030. Notably, the lighting source plays a key role in enhancing c-phycocyanin in Spirulina, and...
Source: Bioresource Technology - March 20, 2024 Category: Biotechnology Authors: Bavatharny Thevarajah Sajani Piyatilleke P H V Nimarshana S Koushalya Anushree Malik Thilini U Ariyadasa Source Type: research
Investigation on the enhancement of crack restoration properties in cement incorporated with Arthrospira platensis cultured in modified medium
This study investigated the potential use of microalgae as partial cement replacement to heal cracks in cement mortar. Microbially induced calcite (CaCO3) precipitation (MICP) from Arthrospira platensis (A. platensis) (UMACC162) was utilised for crack-healing applications. Microalgae was cultivated in Kosaric Media (KM) together with filtered cement water (FCW), and used as a cement replacement material. The microalgal species was further evaluated for its capacity and adaptability towards large-scale culturing. The results showed that A. platensis could adapt and survive in cement water solution and cement mortar, suggest...
Source: Environmental Science and Pollution Research International - March 13, 2024 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Karthick Srinivas M U Johnson Alengaram Shaliza Ibrahim Vejeysri Vello Siew Moi Phang Source Type: research
Enhancing cardiometabolic health: unveiling the synergistic effects of high-intensity interval training with spirulina supplementation on selected adipokines, insulin resistance, and anthropometric indices in obese males
This study investigated the combined effects of 12 weeks of high-intensity interval training (HIIT) and spirulina supplementation on adipokine levels, insulin resistance, anthropometric indices, and cardioresp... (Source: Nutrition and Metabolism)
Source: Nutrition and Metabolism - March 7, 2024 Category: Nutrition Authors: Maryam Delfan, Ayoub Saeidi, Rashmi Supriya, Kurt A Escobar, Ismail Laher, Katie M. Heinrich, Katja Weiss, Beat Knechtle and Hassane Zouhal Tags: Research Source Type: research
Cradle-to-gate life cycle assessment of Spirulina bioplastic produced via plasticization with glycerol
In this study, cradle-to-gate life cycle assessment (LCA) was carried out in openLCA program using the Agribalyse database, to evaluate the environmental impacts of Spirulina bioplastic, formed from plasticization of Spirulina powder with glycerol. Two processes were created for the inventories of (i) Spirulina powder and (ii) Spirulina bioplastic, where the output of the former served as an input for the latter. The extruded bioplastic sheets were food-grade and could be used as edible packaging materials. The bioplastic was also compared to conventional plastics and it was found that the energy consumption was 3.83 ± 0....
Source: Environmental Research - March 5, 2024 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Bushra Chalermthai Kasidit Nootong Bradley D Olsen Suttichai Assabumrungrat Pongtorn Charoensuppanimit Source Type: research
Effects of Spirulina supplementation in patients with ulcerative colitis: a double-blind, placebo-controlled randomized trial
We conducted a randomized placebo-controlled trial to assess the efficacy of Spirulina (SP) supplementation on disease activity, health-related quality of life, antioxidant status, and serum pentraxin 3 (PTX-3... (Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine)
Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine - February 29, 2024 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Sajjad Moradi, Reza Bagheri, Parsa Amirian, Mahsa Zarpoosh, Neda Cheraghloo, Alexei Wong, Mehdi Zobeiri and Mohammad Hassan Entezari Tags: Research Source Type: research
Spirulina Platensis Attenuates Rebound Dyspeptic Symptoms After Proton Pump Inhibitors' Discontinuation: Phase 2 Placebo-controlled Trial
CONCLUSIONS: A two-month course of Spirulina platensis was able to attenuate rebound dyspepsia but not reflux symptoms after PPI discontinuation. Considering its good safety profile, spirulina might be useful to relieve dyspeptic symptoms after PPI discontinuation.PMID:38401078 (Source: Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine)
Source: Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine - February 24, 2024 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Andreia T M Gronevalt Telma E Bertolin Cassiano M Forcelini Pedro H M Polletto Bruna W Pasetti Daniela B Graeff Rubens Rodriguez Fernando Fornari Source Type: research
Spirulina Platensis Attenuates Rebound Dyspeptic Symptoms After Proton Pump Inhibitors' Discontinuation: Phase 2 Placebo-controlled Trial
CONCLUSIONS: A two-month course of Spirulina platensis was able to attenuate rebound dyspepsia but not reflux symptoms after PPI discontinuation. Considering its good safety profile, spirulina might be useful to relieve dyspeptic symptoms after PPI discontinuation.PMID:38401078 (Source: Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine)
Source: Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine - February 24, 2024 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Andreia T M Gronevalt Telma E Bertolin Cassiano M Forcelini Pedro H M Polletto Bruna W Pasetti Daniela B Graeff Rubens Rodriguez Fernando Fornari Source Type: research
Spirulina Platensis Attenuates Rebound Dyspeptic Symptoms After Proton Pump Inhibitors' Discontinuation: Phase 2 Placebo-controlled Trial
CONCLUSIONS: A two-month course of Spirulina platensis was able to attenuate rebound dyspepsia but not reflux symptoms after PPI discontinuation. Considering its good safety profile, spirulina might be useful to relieve dyspeptic symptoms after PPI discontinuation.PMID:38401078 (Source: Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine)
Source: Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine - February 24, 2024 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Andreia T M Gronevalt Telma E Bertolin Cassiano M Forcelini Pedro H M Polletto Bruna W Pasetti Daniela B Graeff Rubens Rodriguez Fernando Fornari Source Type: research
Spirulina Platensis Attenuates Rebound Dyspeptic Symptoms After Proton Pump Inhibitors' Discontinuation: Phase 2 Placebo-controlled Trial
CONCLUSIONS: A two-month course of Spirulina platensis was able to attenuate rebound dyspepsia but not reflux symptoms after PPI discontinuation. Considering its good safety profile, spirulina might be useful to relieve dyspeptic symptoms after PPI discontinuation.PMID:38401078 (Source: Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine)
Source: Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine - February 24, 2024 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Andreia T M Gronevalt Telma E Bertolin Cassiano M Forcelini Pedro H M Polletto Bruna W Pasetti Daniela B Graeff Rubens Rodriguez Fernando Fornari Source Type: research
Spirulina Platensis Attenuates Rebound Dyspeptic Symptoms After Proton Pump Inhibitors' Discontinuation: Phase 2 Placebo-controlled Trial
CONCLUSIONS: A two-month course of Spirulina platensis was able to attenuate rebound dyspepsia but not reflux symptoms after PPI discontinuation. Considering its good safety profile, spirulina might be useful to relieve dyspeptic symptoms after PPI discontinuation.PMID:38401078 (Source: Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine)
Source: Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine - February 24, 2024 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Andreia T M Gronevalt Telma E Bertolin Cassiano M Forcelini Pedro H M Polletto Bruna W Pasetti Daniela B Graeff Rubens Rodriguez Fernando Fornari Source Type: research
Spirulina supplementation to alleviate negative effects of lead in layer chicken
CONCLUSION: This study indicates that Sp can possibly be used as a natural and powerful dietary additive to mitigate heavy metal intoxication in chickens, thereby being efficient and effective for production.PMID:38370881 | PMC:PMC10868704 | DOI:10.5455/javar.2023.j735 (Source: Cell Research)
Source: Cell Research - February 19, 2024 Category: Cytology Authors: Md Mizanur Rahman Md Shahidul Islam Rakibul Hasan Pritam Saha Mohammad Shah Alam Source Type: research
Spirulina Platensis Alleviates γ- Radiation-Induced Brain Damage by Attenuating Oxidative Stress and Increasing Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF) Levels in Male Albino Rats
AbstractIonizing radiation can irreversibly damage the brain cells’ function and structure.Spirulina platensis (Sp) is widely employed as a dietary supplement because it has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and immunomodulating properties. Therefore, this work aims to investigate the protective properties of Sp towards γ-irradiation (IRR)-induced brain damage. The whole-body male albino rats were exposed to IRR with a 7 Gy single dose in the absence or presence of Sp (400 mg/kg body weight). The rats were divided into four groups: Group I (control), Group II (Sp), Group III (IRR), and Group IV (Sp + IRR + Sp...
Source: Indian Journal of Clinical Biochemistry - February 17, 2024 Category: Biochemistry Source Type: research
