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The photosynthetic autotrophic production of phycocyanin is where cyanobacteria are cultivated in open ponds in subtropical or tropical regions. The mixed nutrient production of algae is where the algae grow in a culture with an organic carbon source such as glucose.

The pure Phycocyanin extract can be separated from the algae. The basic separation sequence is as follows. Use the mechanical force (freeze-thaw) or chemical reagents (enzymes) to destroy the cell wall. Then, the C-PC is separated by centrifugation and purified by ammonium sulfate precipitation or chromatography (ion or gel filtration). After that, the samples were frozen and dried.

Phycocyanin is a non-toxic water-soluble pigment-protein derived from microalgae, which has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, hepatoprotective, and neuroprotective effects. In addition to these health benefits, phycocyanin has a deep and intense blue color. Phycocyanin blue pigment was approved by the FDA in 2013. This pigment is also used in dietary nutrition in the food, nutrition, cosmetics, and biotechnology industries. Supplements and natural colorant applications.

Functions

Phycocyanin isolated from marine organisms has the characteristics of high efficiency and low toxicity and can be used as a functional food. Phycocyanin has anti-oxidation, anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer, immune enhancement, liver and kidney protection, and other pharmacological effects. Therefore, as a potential drug, phycocyanin has important development and utilization value, and phycocyanin has become a new hot spot in the field of drug research. The combination of phycocyanin and other ingredients is used in the field of cosmetics, which has the effects of whitening skin, preventing electromagnetic radiation, anti-wrinkle, and anti-aging.

Applications

Phycocyanin can be used in many practices, especially in the field of medicine, beauty products, and food applications. It can also be used in genetics. Because of its natural fluorescence and its ability to be produced in a regenerative manner, it can be used as a tracer and as a fluorescent probe for immunodiagnosis.