Phycocyanin is an antioxidant protector of human erythrocytes against lysis by peroxyl radicals.
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González
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D000975:Antioxidants / Q000494:pharmacology*; D001205:Ascorbic Acid / Q000494:pharmacology; D002839:Chromans / Q000494:pharmacology; D000458:Cyanobacteria / Q000737:chemistry; D004305:Dose-Response Relationship, Drug; D004912:Erythrocytes / Q000166:cytology / Q000187:drug effects*; D005609:Free Radicals / Q000009:adverse effects; D006461:Hemolysis / Q000187:drug effects*; D006801:Humans; D010545:Peroxides / Q000009:adverse effects*; D010798:Phycocyanin / Q000494:pharmacology*
D000975:Antioxidants; D002839:Chromans; D005609:Free Radicals; D010545:Peroxides; D010798:Phycocyanin; D001205:Ascorbic Acid; C010643:6-hydroxy-2,5,7,8-tetramethylchroman-2-carboxylic acid