Progress of Microencapsulated Phycocyanin in Food and Pharma Industries: A Review

Phycocyanin is a blue fluorescent protein with multi-bioactive functions. However, the multi-bioactivities and spectral stability of phycocyanin are susceptible to external environmental conditions, which limit its wide application. Here, the structure, properties, and biological activity of phycocy...

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Published in:Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) Switzerland), 2022-09, Vol.27 (18), p.5854
Main Authors: Li, Yang, Li, Xu, Liang, Zi-Peng, Chang, Xin-Ying, Li, Fu-Tong, Wang, Xue-Qing, Lian, Xi-Jun
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Alzheimer's disease
Amino acids
applications
Bioavailability
Biological activity
Biological properties
biologically active substance
Chemical properties
Coagulation
Cyanobacteria
Drying
Environmental conditions
Fluorescence
Fluorescent proteins
Food
Food industry
Gene expression
Ligands
Methods
Microencapsulation
Pharmaceuticals
Photosynthesis
Phycocyanin
Polypeptides
Proteins
R&D
Research & development
Review
Spray drying
stability
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Summary:Phycocyanin is a blue fluorescent protein with multi-bioactive functions. However, the multi-bioactivities and spectral stability of phycocyanin are susceptible to external environmental conditions, which limit its wide application. Here, the structure, properties, and biological activity of phycocyanin were discussed. This review highlights the significance of the microcapsules’ wall materials which commonly protect phycocyanin from environmental interference and summarizes the current preparation principles and characteristics of microcapsules in food and pharma industries, including spray drying, electrospinning, electrospraying, liposome delivery, sharp-hole coagulation baths, and ion gelation. Moreover, the major technical challenge and corresponding countermeasures of phycocyanin microencapsulation are also appraised, providing insights for the broader application of phycocyanin.
ISSN:1420-3049
1420-3049
DOI:10.3390/molecules27185854