Phycocyanin

Clinical trial

Mechanism of Action

Scavenges reactive oxygen and nitrogen species including peroxyl, hydroxyl, and peroxynitrite radicals; inhibits NADPH oxidase and COX-2 expression; suppresses NF-kB activation and pro-inflammatory cytokine release (TNF-alpha, IL-6); activates Nrf2-mediated antioxidant response

Research Notes

SpirulinaWestern

Phycocyanin is the most studied bioactive in spirulina with demonstrated antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, neuroprotective, and hepatoprotective effects across numerous preclinical models. Clinical trials have shown anti-allergic effects in rhinitis patients and antioxidant effects in exercising humans. Its selectivity for COX-2 over COX-1 has generated interest as a natural anti-inflammatory with reduced GI side effects.

Found In 1 Herb

Spirulina

Western

3D Molecular Structure

Biliprotein (phycobiliprotein pigment)

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Phycocyanin

Biliprotein (phycobiliprotein pigment)Bioactive phytochemical with therapeutic properties

Representative pattern: C₄H₂NO

Atoms

Carbon

Oxygen

Nitrogen

Hydrogen

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