Phycocyanin ameliorates mouse colitis<i>via</i>phycocyanobilin-dependent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory protection of the intestinal epithelial barrier
Wei Guo, Mingyong Zeng, Suqin Zhu, Shiyang Li, Yilin Qian, Haohao Wu
Abstract
Phycocyanobilin is responsible for the gut protection by phycocyanin in DSS-induced C57BL/6 mice due to its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects.
Topics & Concepts
PhycocyanobilinPhycocyaninSulforaphaneChemistryProinflammatory cytokineBiologyPharmacologyMolecular biologyBiochemistryInflammationImmunologyCyanobacteriaGeneticsBacteriaBarrier Structure and Function StudiesGut microbiota and healthMoringa oleifera research and applications