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Magwell PFR, Djoudjeu KT, Minyaka E, Tavea MF, Fotsop OW, Tagnikeu RF, Fofou AM, Darelle CKV, Dzoyem CUD, Lehman LG. Sodium Bicarbonate (NaHCO 3) Increases Growth, Protein and Photosynthetic Pigments Production and Alters Carbohydrate Production of Spirulina platensis. Curr Microbiol 2023; 80:63. [PMID: 36595115 DOI: 10.1007/s00284-022-03165-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2022] [Accepted: 12/23/2022] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
Abstract
Improving the biochemical status of Spirulina platensis will enhance the functional properties of this microalgae. The present study investigated the effects of adding NaHCO3 to the culture medium on the growth rate and biochemical composition, particularly the coproduction of proteins, carbohydrates, and photosynthetic pigments of S. platensis. Spirulina platensis was grown in different NaHCO3 concentrations (0-16 g L-1). NaHCO3 positively affected the biomass production. The growth of S. platensis and biochemical compound content increased with an increase in the NaHCO3 concentration. The microalgae biomass grown on NaHCO3 also contained higher amounts of protein (64.20 ± 4.18% w w-1) and photosynthetic pigments (phycocyanin and chlorophyll a, b, and total). Protein productivity was especially enhanced by approximately 6-25% (from 0.006 ± 0.0030 to 0.025 ± 0.0031 mg L-1 day-1) with the addition of NaHCO3 compared to the control. In contrast, the content of carbohydrates and antioxidant compounds (phenolic, polyphenol oxidase, and peroxidase activities) decreased with culture age and an increase in the NaHCO3 concentration. These results suggest that S. platensis uses NaHCO3 as a carbon source for photosynthesis, biomass production, and acts as a metabolic energy carrier toward the synthesis of proteins and photosynthetic pigments, which are more energy-consuming metabolites than carbohydrates. The addition of NaHCO3 to the culture media is a potentially useful strategy toward improving the protein and photosynthetic pigment productivity of S. platensis.
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- Pierre Fils Rodrigue Magwell
- Biochemistry Laboratory, Faculty of Science, University of Douala, P.O. Box 24157, Douala, Cameroon.,Institute of Agricultural Research for Development, Nko'olong Station, Kribi, Cameroon
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- Biochemistry Laboratory, Faculty of Science, University of Douala, P.O. Box 24157, Douala, Cameroon
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- Biochemistry Laboratory, Faculty of Science, University of Douala, P.O. Box 24157, Douala, Cameroon.
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- Biochemistry Laboratory, Faculty of Science, University of Douala, P.O. Box 24157, Douala, Cameroon
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- Laboratory of Plant Biology, Faculty of Science, University of Douala, Douala, Cameroon
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- Biochemistry Laboratory, Faculty of Science, University of Douala, P.O. Box 24157, Douala, Cameroon
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- Biochemistry Laboratory, Faculty of Science, University of Douala, P.O. Box 24157, Douala, Cameroon
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- CARBAP-African Center for Research on Bananas and Plantains, Njombe, Cameroon.,Institute of Agricultural Research for Development, Multipurpose Station of Njombe, Yaoundé, Cameroon
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- Laboratory of Animal Biology and Physiology, Faculty of Science, University of Douala, Douala, Cameroon
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Salgado MTSF, Fernandes E Silva E, Matsumoto AM, Mattozo FH, Amarante MCAD, Kalil SJ, Votto APDS. C-phycocyanin decreases proliferation and migration of melanoma cells: In silico and in vitro evidences. Bioorg Chem 2022; 122:105757. [PMID: 35339928 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioorg.2022.105757] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/22/2020] [Revised: 10/25/2021] [Accepted: 03/20/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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The incidence and number of deaths caused by melanoma have been increasing in recent years, and the pigment C-phycocyanin (C-PC) appears as a possible alternative to treat this disease. So, the objective of this study was to combine in silico and in vitro analysis to understand the main anti-melanoma pathways exerted by C-PC. We evaluated the ability of C-PC to bind to the main cellular targets related in the progression of melanoma through molecular docking, and the reflection of this bind in the biological effects in the B16F10 cell line through in vitro analysis. Our results showed that C-PC was able to bind BRAF and MEK, which are related to the signal transduction pathway for proliferation and survival. There was also an interaction between C-PC and cyclin-dependent kinase 4 and 6. In vitro analysis demonstrated that C-PC decreased B16F10 cell proliferation, as observed by cell viability and mitotic index assays. C-PC also interacted with matrix metalloproteinase 2 and 9 and N-cadherin, which may have caused the decrease in cell migration observed in vitro. Besides that, C-PC interacts with VEGF, a factor responsible for regulating the proliferation and cellular invasion pathways. Finally, C-PC did not alter the cell viability of the non-tumoral melanocytes. Therefore, C-PC is a strong anti-tumor candidate for the treatment of melanoma, since it acts in different cellular pathways of melanoma, without causing damage to non-tumoral cells.
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- Laboratório de Cultura Celular, ICB, FURG, RS, Brazil; Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências Fisiológicas, ICB, FURG, RS, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Cultura Celular, ICB, FURG, RS, Brazil; Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências Fisiológicas, ICB, FURG, RS, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Cultura Celular, ICB, FURG, RS, Brazil; Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências Fisiológicas, ICB, FURG, RS, Brazil.
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Amarante MCAD, Braga ARC, Sala L, Moraes CC, Kalil SJ. Design strategies for C-phycocyanin purification: Process influence on purity grade. Sep Purif Technol 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2020.117453] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Campos Assumpção de Amarante M, Cavalcante Braga AR, Sala L, Juliano Kalil S. Colour stability and antioxidant activity of C-phycocyanin-added ice creams after in vitro digestion. Food Res Int 2020; 137:109602. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2020.109602] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2020] [Revised: 07/21/2020] [Accepted: 07/23/2020] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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Sala L, Moraes CC, Kalil SJ. Cell pretreatment with ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid for selective extraction of C‐phycocyanin with food grade purity. Biotechnol Prog 2018; 34:1261-1268. [DOI: 10.1002/btpr.2713] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2018] [Revised: 08/16/2018] [Accepted: 08/24/2018] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Luisa Sala
- Chemistry and Food SchoolFederal University of Rio Grande Rio Grande RS Brazil
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