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P2172

C-Phycocyanin from Spirulina sp.

lyophilized powder

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CAS Number:
11016-15-2
UNSPSC Code:
12352202
NACRES:
NA.56
MDL number:
MFCD00130691
Form:
lyophilized powder
Biological source:
Spirulina
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biological source

Spirulina

Quality Segment

form

lyophilized powder

composition

Protein, ~40% Lowry

concentration

30-50% protein (Lowry)

storage temp.

2-8°C

Gene Information

General description

C-Phycocyanin is a protein pigment, that is soluble in water. It is an important constituent of Spirulina platensis.

Application

C-Phycocyanin from Spirulina sp. has been used:
  • as a standard to characterize the fluorescence interactions and oxidation behaviors for model compounds
  • as a standard to confirm the antibacterial activity
  • to characterize the recombinantly expressed α-subunit of C-phycocyanin from Synechocystis sp. PCC6803 (HisCPC)
  • to identify the phycocyanin from water extracted Spirulina maxima sample

Biochem/physiol Actions

C-phycocyanin can act as an active inhibitor of A53Tα-synuclein. It possess anti-inflammatory properties.
C-phycocyanin, a biliprotein with antioxidant properties, was shown to induce apoptosis in HeLa cells by stimulating expression of pro-apoptotic genes as well as by inducing increased release of cytochrome c from the mitochondria.

Packaging

Package size based on protein content

Physical form

Partially purified, contains sucrose, dithioerythritol and sodium azide as preservatives

Pictograms

Skull and crossbonesEnvironment
GHS06,GHS09

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 3 Dermal - Acute Tox. 4 Inhalation - Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Aquatic Chronic 2

Storage Class

6.1A - Combustible acute toxic Cat. 1 and 2 / very toxic hazardous materials

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point (°F)

Not applicable

Flash Point (°C)

Not applicable

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