Phycocyanin

GPTKB entity

Statements (32)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Phycobiliprotein
Pigment-protein complex
gptkbp:absorbedBy Orange and red light
gptkbp:antioxidantActivity Yes
gptkbp:biosynthesized_from gptkb:Spirulina
gptkbp:canExtract gptkb:Aphanizomenon_flos-aquae
Arthrospira platensis
gptkbp:CASNumber 11016-15-2
gptkbp:color Blue
gptkbp:commercialUse cosmetic product
dietary supplement
Pharmaceuticals
gptkbp:component Phycobilisome
gptkbp:EC_number 234-248-1
gptkbp:fluorescence Yes
gptkbp:foundIn gptkb:Bacteria
Red algae
gptkbp:function Light-harvesting
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Phycocyanin
gptkbp:IUPACName gptkb:Phycocyanin
gptkbp:maximumAbsorption ~620 nm
gptkbp:maximumEmission ~650 nm
gptkbp:molecularWeight ~30-40 kDa per subunit
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:Phycoerythrin
Allophycocyanin
gptkbp:roleInPhotosynthesis Transfers energy to chlorophyll a
gptkbp:solubility Water-soluble
gptkbp:structure Alpha and beta subunits
gptkbp:usedAs Natural food colorant
Fluorescent marker
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Blue-green_algae
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5