Freyr Solutions, Phoenix SEZ, HITEC City 2, Gachibowli, Hyderabad, Telangana, India.
Tata Consultancy Services Limited, MIHAN, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India.
J Basic Microbiol. 2023 Jun;63(6):573-583. doi: 10.1002/jobm.202200704. Epub 2023 Jan 31.
Spirulina platensis is a photosynthetic, blue-green, spiral- or bulb-shaped microalgae. Due to the presence of minerals, vitamins, pigments (carotenes, phycocyanin and chlorophyll) proteins (55%-70%), carbohydrates (15%-25%), and essential fatty acids (5%-8%), it has been used as a nutritional supplement for decades. NASA successfully employed it as a nutritional supplement for astronauts on space missions then its popularity was increased. The chemical composition of Spirulina, which is rich in vitamins, minerals, phenolics, vital fatty acids, amino acids, and pigments, can be beneficial to human health when incorporated into meals. The pharmacological effects include antibacterial, anticancer, metalloprotective, immune-stimulating, and antioxidant. It modulates immunological activities and possesses anti-inflammatory qualities by preventing mast cells from releasing histamine. Due to its high quantity of protein, carbohydrate, lipid, vital amino and fatty acids, dietary minerals and vitamins, Spirulina exerts the abovementioned benefits. In this review, up-to-date and possible biological aspects, patents applied on Spirulina and heights of confirmation are addressed, and the extent of current and future exploration is also explored.
螺旋藻是一种光合的、蓝绿色的、螺旋形或灯泡形的微藻。由于含有矿物质、维生素、色素（类胡萝卜素、藻蓝蛋白和叶绿素）、蛋白质（55%-70%）、碳水化合物（15%-25%）和必需脂肪酸（5%-8%），它已被用作营养补充剂数十年。美国宇航局在太空任务中成功地将其用作宇航员的营养补充剂，随后它的知名度有所提高。螺旋藻的化学成分富含维生素、矿物质、酚类、必需脂肪酸、氨基酸和色素，当它被纳入膳食中时，对人体健康有益。其药理作用包括抗菌、抗癌、金属保护、免疫刺激和抗氧化。它通过防止肥大细胞释放组胺来调节免疫活性和具有抗炎特性。由于其高蛋白、碳水化合物、脂质、必需氨基酸和脂肪酸、膳食矿物质和维生素的含量很高，螺旋藻具有上述益处。在这篇综述中，讨论了最新的和可能的生物学方面、已申请的螺旋藻专利和确认的高度，并探讨了当前和未来探索的程度。
