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Positive Impacts of Aphanizomenon Flos Aquae Extract on Obesity-Related Dysmetabolism in Mice with Diet-Induced Obesity.
Terzo S, Calvi P, Giardina M, Gallizzi G, Di Carlo M, Nuzzo D, Picone P, Puleio R, Mulè F, Scoglio S, Amato A. Terzo S, et al. Cells. 2023 Nov 25;12(23):2706. doi: 10.3390/cells12232706. Cells. 2023. PMID: 38067134 Free PMC article.
The present study evaluated the ability of KlamExtra( ), an Aphanizomenon flos aquae (AFA) extract, to counteract metabolic dysfunctions due to a high fat diet (HFD) or to accelerate their reversion induced by switching an HFD to a normocaloric diet in mice w …
The present study evaluated the ability of KlamExtra( ), an Aphanizomenon flos aquae (AFA) extract, to counteract metab …
Aphanizomenon flos-aquae: A Biorefinery for Health and Energy-Unleashing Phycocyanin's Power and Biogas Potential.
Águila-Carricondo P, García-García R, de la Roche JP, Galán PL, Bautista LF, Espada JJ, Vicente G. Águila-Carricondo P, et al. Mar Drugs. 2025 May 24;23(6):225. doi: 10.3390/md23060225. Mar Drugs. 2025. PMID: 40559634 Free PMC article.
This study presents a biorefinery approach for Aphanizomenon flos-aquae, demonstrating its potential as a dual source for phycocyanin and biogas. ...
This study presents a biorefinery approach for Aphanizomenon flos-aquae, demonstrating its potential as a dual source f …
Aphanizomenon flos-aquae (AFA) Extract Prevents Neurodegeneration in the HFD Mouse Model by Modulating Astrocytes and Microglia Activation.
Galizzi G, Deidda I, Amato A, Calvi P, Terzo S, Caruana L, Scoglio S, Mulè F, Di Carlo M. Galizzi G, et al. Int J Mol Sci. 2023 Mar 1;24(5):4731. doi: 10.3390/ijms24054731. Int J Mol Sci. 2023. PMID: 36902167 Free PMC article.
Obesity and related metabolic dysfunctions are associated with neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer's disease. Aphanizomenon flos-aquae (AFA) is a cyanobacterium considered a suitable supplement for its nutritional profile and beneficial properties. …
Obesity and related metabolic dysfunctions are associated with neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer's disease. Aphanizomenon …
A Systematic Literature Review for Evidence of Aphanizomenon flos-aquae Toxigenicity in Recreational Waters and Toxicity of Dietary Supplements: 2000-2017.
Lyon-Colbert A, Su S, Cude C. Lyon-Colbert A, et al. Toxins (Basel). 2018 Jun 21;10(7):254. doi: 10.3390/toxins10070254. Toxins (Basel). 2018. PMID: 29933577 Free PMC article.
Previous studies of recreational waters and blue-green algae supplements (BGAS) demonstrated co-occurrence of Aphanizomenon flos-aquae (AFA) and cyanotoxins, presenting exposure risk. The authors conducted a systematic literature review using a GRADE PRISMA-p …
Previous studies of recreational waters and blue-green algae supplements (BGAS) demonstrated co-occurrence of Aphanizomenon flos …
Nitrogen Flow in Diazotrophic Cyanobacterium Aphanizomenon flos-aquae Is Altered by Cyanophage Infection.
Kuznecova J, Šulčius S, Vogts A, Voss M, Jürgens K, Šimoliūnas E. Kuznecova J, et al. Front Microbiol. 2020 Aug 19;11:2010. doi: 10.3389/fmicb.2020.02010. eCollection 2020. Front Microbiol. 2020. PMID: 32973727 Free PMC article.
This study addressed the importance of cyanophages for net (15)N(2) assimilation rate, expression of nitrogenase reductase gene (nifH) and changes in nitrogen enrichment ((15)N/(14)N) in the diazotrophic cyanobacterium Aphanizomenon flos-aquae during infectio …
This study addressed the importance of cyanophages for net (15)N(2) assimilation rate, expression of nitrogenase reductase gene (nifH) and c …
AphaMax( ), an Aphanizomenon Flos-Aquae Aqueous Extract, Exerts Intestinal Protective Effects in Experimental Colitis in Rats.
Zizzo MG, Caldara G, Bellanca A, Nuzzo D, Di Carlo M, Scoglio S, Serio R. Zizzo MG, et al. Nutrients. 2020 Nov 26;12(12):3635. doi: 10.3390/nu12123635. Nutrients. 2020. PMID: 33256017 Free PMC article.
BACKGROUND: Aphanizomenon flos-aquae (AFA) is a unicellular cyanobacterium considered to be a "superfood" for its complete nutritional profile and beneficial properties. ...
BACKGROUND: Aphanizomenon flos-aquae (AFA) is a unicellular cyanobacterium considered to be a "superfood" for its compl …
Spasmolytic Effects of Aphanizomenon Flos Aquae (AFA) Extract on the Human Colon Contractility.
Amato A, Terzo S, Marchesa P, Maffongelli A, Martorana M, Scoglio S, Mulè F. Amato A, et al. Nutrients. 2021 Sep 28;13(10):3445. doi: 10.3390/nu13103445. Nutrients. 2021. PMID: 34684446 Free PMC article.
The blue-green algae Aphanizomenon flos aquae (AFA), rich in beneficial nutrients, exerts various beneficial effects, acting in different organs including the gut. ...
The blue-green algae Aphanizomenon flos aquae (AFA), rich in beneficial nutrients, exerts various beneficial effects, a …
Physiological and morphological response of Aphanizomenon flos-aquae to watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) peel aqueous extract.
Zhang K, Yu M, Xu P, Zhang S, Benoit G. Zhang K, et al. Aquat Toxicol. 2020 Aug;225:105548. doi: 10.1016/j.aquatox.2020.105548. Epub 2020 Jun 18. Aquat Toxicol. 2020. PMID: 32593115
We explored, for the first time, the potential for watermelon peel aqueous extract (WMPAE) to control the growth of the harmful blue-green alga Aphanizomenon flos-aquae. The growth inhibition and several physiological parameters of A. flos-aquae, in response …
We explored, for the first time, the potential for watermelon peel aqueous extract (WMPAE) to control the growth of the harmful blue-green a …
Rapid electrochemical biosensor composed of DNA probe/iridium nanoparticle bilayer for Aphanizomenon flos-aquae detection in fresh water.
Seo Y, Yoon Y, Lee M, Jang M, Kim TH, Kim Y, Yoo HY, Min J, Lee T. Seo Y, et al. Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces. 2023 May;225:113218. doi: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2023.113218. Epub 2023 Feb 23. Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces. 2023. PMID: 36871331
Toxic cyanobacteria pose a serious threat to aquatic ecosystems and require adequate detection and control systems. Aphanizomenon flos-aquae is a harmful cyanobacterium that produces the toxicant saxitoxin. ...
Toxic cyanobacteria pose a serious threat to aquatic ecosystems and require adequate detection and control systems. Aphanizomenon …
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