Spirulina (Arthrospira): An Important Source of Nutritional and Medicinal Compounds

Cyanobacteria are aquatic and photosynthetic organisms known for their rich pigments. They are extensively employed as food supplements due to their rich contents of proteins. While many species, such as Anabaena sp., produce hepatotoxins (e.g., microcystins and nodularins) and neurotoxins (such as...

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Main Author: Abdulmumin A. Nuhu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2013-01-01
Series:Journal of Marine Biology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/325636