"Spirulina" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
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A genus of filamentous CYANOBACTERIA found in most lakes and ponds. It has been used as a nutritional supplement particularly due to its high protein content.
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D053545
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| MeSH Number(s) |
B03.280.697
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| 2017 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2018 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2019 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Spirulina" by people in Profiles.
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Photosynthetically Controlled Spirulina, but Not Solar Spirulina, Inhibits TNF-a Secretion: Potential Implications for COVID-19-Related Cytokine Storm Therapy. Mar Biotechnol (NY). 2021 Feb; 23(1):149-155.
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Prospective options of algae-derived nutraceuticals as supplements to combat COVID-19 and human coronavirus diseases. Nutrition. 2021 03; 83:111089.
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Novel Potent Decameric Peptide of Spirulina platensis Reduces Blood Pressure Levels Through a PI3K/AKT/eNOS-Dependent Mechanism. Hypertension. 2019 02; 73(2):449-457.
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Antagonistic effects of Spirulina platensis on diazinon-induced hemato-biochemical alterations and oxidative stress in rats. Environ Sci Pollut Res Int. 2018 Sep; 25(27):27463-27470.
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Therapeutic effect of the alkaloid extract of the cyanobacterium Spirulina platensis on the lipid profile of hypercholesterolemic male rabbits. Environ Sci Pollut Res Int. 2018 Jul; 25(20):19635-19642.
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Isolation and characterization of high protein and phycocyanin producing mutants of Arthrospira platensis. J Basic Microbiol. 2018 Feb; 58(2):162-171.
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Protective role of dietary Spirulina platensis against diazinon-induced Oxidative damage in Nile tilapia; Oreochromis niloticus. Environ Toxicol Pharmacol. 2017 Sep; 54:99-104.