Strategies adopted by Aphanizomenon flos-aquae in response to phosphorus deficiency and their role on growth

The Effect of Blue-Green Algae Aphanizomenon Flos-Aquae on Nutrient Assimilation in Rats

Blue-green algae Aphanizomenon flos-aquae (AFA), rich in protein, vitamins, and polyunsaturated fatty acids, are used as food supplements. We studied the effect of varying concentrations (0.05-0.4%) of AFA on growth, feed consumption, and nutrient digestion in rats. A diet supplemented with 0.05% algae (equivalent to human daily consumption) had a stimulatory effect on weight gain and feed cons...

Evaluation of renoprotective effect of Aphanizomenon flos-aquae on cisplatin-induced renal dysfunction in rats.

Cisplatin is an effective chemotherapeutic agent used in the treatment of a wide array of both pediatric and adult malignancies. Dose-dependent and cumulative nephrotoxicity is the major toxicity of this compound, sometimes requiring a reduction in dose or discontinuation of treatment. Recent evidence has implicated oxidative and nitrosative stress in cisplatin-induced nephrotoxicity. Aphanizom...

The effect of oral Aphanizomenon flos-aquae extract on excisional wound healing

Background: Aphanizomenon flos-aquae (AFA) is a type of blue-green algae and contains a source of biological compounds. These microalgae have many beneficial health effects. Recently, fucoidan, known sulfated polysaccharide component of AFA algae, has been claimed to stimulate stem-cell mobilization in animal models. Stem cells play an essential role in tissue repair process. In this study, we ...

Antioxidant and hepatoprotective activity of Aphanizomenon flos-aquae Linn against paracetamol intoxication in rats.

Paracetamol caused liver damage as evident by significant increase in the activities of aspartate and alanine transferases. There were general statistically significant losses in the activities of superoxide dismutase, catalase, glutathione peroxidase and glutathione transferase and an increase in thiobarbituric acid reactive substances in the liver of paracetamol treated group compared with th...

Aphanizomenon flos-aquae And The Nervous System Attention deficit disorder, Depression and Mood elevation