Open AccessProtective effect of water extracted Spirulina maxima on glutamate-induced neuronal cell death in mouse hippocampal HT22 cell
Author(s) -
Hyeon Yong Lee,
Ga Hee Ryu,
Woon Yong Choi,
Woo Seung Yang,
Hyeon Woo Lee,
Choong Je
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
pharmacognosy magazine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 0976-4062
pISSN - 0973-1296
DOI - 10.4103/pm.pm_191_17
Subject(s) - reactive oxygen species , viability assay , oxidative stress , chemistry , neuroprotection , antioxidant , glutathione , pharmacology , biochemistry , cell , medicine , enzyme
Spirulina maxima was used as important nutritional source in the Aztec civilization because it is rich in proteins and vitamins. It contains various antioxidants such as phycocyanin and flavonoids. Based on abundant antioxidants, S. maxima is known to possess anti-inflammatory effect, especially on neuronal cells.