bioactivities

From Color to Cure: Bio-functional and Therapeutic Potential of Spirulina-Derived Natural Pigments

Puji Rahmadi, Awalina Satya, Yusuf Andriana, Dedy Kurnianto, Vo Thanh Sang, Lia Kusmita & Ratih Pangestuti · Asian Food Science Journal · 2025

Spirulina (Arthrospira spp.) produces natural pigments such as phycobiliproteins (notably phycocyanin), carotenoids (including β-carotene and zeaxanthin), and chlorophyll a, which are versatile biomolecules. These natural pigments exhibit a range of bioactivities, including antio...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/afsj/2025/v24i9817

Isolation, Characterization and Molecular Identification of Bacteria Associated with Green and Brown Seaweeds

Somnath Saha, Sanath H. Kumar, Binaya Bhusan Nayak & Manjusha Lekshmi · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2024

Aims: The co-existence of bacterial communities along with macroalgae in marine environment develops a mutualistic relationship resulting in functional advantages for both the groups. The present research studied the composition of epiphytic bacteria associated with green (Ulva s...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2024/v34i111499