C-Phycocyanin from Spirulina sp.
SIGMA/P2172 - lyophilized powder
CAS Number: 11016-15-2
MDL Number: MFCD00130691
Product Type: Chemical
SDS-PAGE C-Phycocyanin from Spirulina sp. (Cat. No. P2172) was assessed on SDS-PAGE.
C-Phycocyanin structure.
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| biological source | Spirulina |
| composition | Protein, ~40% Lowry |
| concentration | 30-50% protein (Lowry) |
| form | lyophilized powder |
| Quality Level | 200  |
| storage temp. | 2-8°C |
| Application: | C-Phycocyanin from Spirulina sp. has been used: • as a standard to characterize the fluorescence interactions and oxidation behaviors for model compounds • as a standard to confirm the antibacterial activity • to characterize the recombinantly expressed α-subunit of C-phycocyanin from Synechocystis sp. PCC6803 (HisCPC) • to identify the phycocyanin from water extracted Spirulina maxima sample |
| Biochem/physiol Actions: | C-phycocyanin can act as an active inhibitor of A53Tα-synuclein. It possess anti-inflammatory properties. |
| Biochem/physiol Actions: | C-phycocyanin, a biliprotein with antioxidant properties, was shown to induce apoptosis in HeLa cells by stimulating expression of pro-apoptotic genes as well as by inducing increased release of cytochrome c from the mitochondria. |
| General description: | C-Phycocyanin is a protein pigment, that is soluble in water. It is an important constituent of Spirulina platensis. |
| Packaging: | 10, 25 mg in glass bottle |
| Packaging: | Package size based on protein content |
| Physical form: | Partially purified, contains sucrose, dithioerythritol and sodium azide as preservatives |
| Symbol |   GHS06,GHS09 |
| Signal word | Danger |
| Hazard statements | H302 + H332 - H311 - H411 |
| Precautionary statements | P261 - P273 - P280 - P301 + P312 - P302 + P352 + P312 - P304 + P340 + P312 |
| Hazard Codes | T,N |
| Risk Statements | 24/25-51/53 |
| Safety Statements | 36/37-45-61 |
| RIDADR | UN 1687 6.1 / PGII |
| WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
| Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
| Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
| Storage Temp. | 2-8°C |
| UNSPSC | 12352202 |