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ClearProtective effect of Spirulina in the ovary of rats against Doxorubicin toxicity
This experimental study examined whether Spirulina supplementation could protect rat ovaries from toxicity caused by doxorubicin, an anti-cancer agent known to cause reproductive side effects. Spirulina's antioxidant phytopigments including beta-carotene and tocopherols were found to reduce Dox-induced reproductive toxicity in ovarian tissue.
Protective Effect of Chlorella vulgaris and Spirulina platensis against ThioacetamideInduced Hepatorenal Toxicity in Male Rats
This paper is not directly about microplastics — it evaluates whether the microalgae Chlorella vulgaris and Spirulina platensis can protect against liver and kidney toxicity caused by thioacetamide in rats, finding significant protective effects via antioxidant mechanisms.
The Impact of Microalgae and Their Bioactive Compounds on Liver Well-being in Rats Subjected to Synthetic Phenolic Antioxidants
This review examines how microalgae and their bioactive compounds — including polysaccharides, pigments, and polyphenols — protect liver health in animal models, summarizing evidence for anti-inflammatory and antioxidant mechanisms. The authors note that algal-derived compounds show hepatoprotective effects in rodent studies, though human clinical evidence remains limited.
The mitigating effect of Spirulina (Arthrospira platensis) on the hemotoxicity of gibberellic acid on juvenile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus)
Researchers investigated whether Spirulina algae supplementation could protect Nile tilapia fish from blood toxicity caused by gibberellic acid, a plant growth hormone widely used in agriculture that contaminates nearby waterways. Fish fed higher doses of Spirulina showed near-normal blood cell counts and reduced DNA damage after exposure, suggesting the algae has protective antioxidant properties that could help organisms cope with agricultural chemical contamination.
Antioxidative Responses of Chlorella vulgaris Under Different Growth Phases
Researchers tracked the antioxidant enzyme activity and non-enzymatic antioxidant production of Chlorella vulgaris microalgae across all growth phases, documenting how the organism's natural antioxidant capacity varies throughout its life cycle.
Recent progress on the toxic effects of microplastics on Chlorella sp. in aquatic environments
This review summarizes research on how microplastics affect Chlorella, a type of green algae that forms the base of aquatic food chains. Microplastics can slow algae growth, cause oxidative stress, and disrupt photosynthesis, which matters for human health because damage to these foundational organisms can ripple up through the food web and affect the quality of water and seafood.
Dietary Arthrospira platensis in Rainbow Trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss): A Means to Reduce Threats Caused by CdCl2 Exposure?
Researchers investigated whether dietary Spirulina supplementation could protect rainbow trout from cadmium chloride toxicity, evaluating growth performance, immune response, and tissue damage to assess its potential as a protective feed additive in aquaculture.
Chlorella alleviates the intestinal damage of tilapia caused by microplastics
Researchers investigated how polyethylene microplastics of different sizes affect the intestinal health of tilapia and whether Chlorella algae supplementation could alleviate the damage. They found that microplastics caused intestinal histological changes and disrupted enzyme activities, gene expression, and gut microbiota in the fish. The addition of Chlorella showed potential to mitigate some of the intestinal damage caused by nanoscale microplastic exposure.
Impact of Natural Microorganisms on the Removal of COD and the Cells Activity of the Chlorella sp. in Wastewater
This is not a microplastics study; it examines how adding natural microorganisms to a Chlorella algae system maintains algal cell activity and improves chemical oxygen demand removal in wastewater treatment.
Spotlight on the long-term effects of micro/nanoplastics exposure on Spirulina platensis: Algal cells, extracellular polymeric substances, and phycocyanin
Scientists studied the effects of micro and nanoplastics on Spirulina, a nutritional algae widely used as a food supplement, over a 50-day period. The plastic particles slowed Spirulina growth, damaged cell surfaces, and initially reduced the quality and quantity of phycocyanin, a valuable blue pigment. Since Spirulina is consumed by humans as a health food, microplastic contamination in algae culture environments could affect the quality and safety of these supplements.
Selenium-containing polysaccharide from Spirulina platensis alleviates Cd-induced toxicity in mice by inhibiting liver inflammation mediated by gut microbiota
Researchers found that selenium-containing polysaccharide from Spirulina platensis alleviates cadmium-induced liver toxicity in mice by modulating gut microbiota composition and suppressing inflammatory pathways, suggesting a protective role against heavy metal exposure.
Evaluation of valoneic acid and the cytostasis properties of lagerstroemia speciosa ethanolic leaf extract on the accumulation of MPS in the complete blood count of the albino rats
Researchers evaluated valoneic acid from Lagerstroemia speciosa leaf extract for its potential to mitigate the effects of microplastic accumulation on blood parameters in albino rats exposed to microbeads and glyphosate. The study explores medicinal plant compounds as protective agents against microplastic and pesticide-associated hematotoxicity.
Spirulina platensis supplementation remediates microplastics-induced growth inhibition and stress in Nile tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus
Nile tilapia fish exposed to microplastics showed reduced growth, intestinal damage, and signs of immune stress, but adding the dietary supplement Spirulina to their feed significantly reversed these harmful effects. Spirulina reduced oxidative stress and helped repair gut damage caused by microplastic exposure. While this is a fish study, it suggests that certain natural supplements might help protect against some of the biological damage caused by microplastic ingestion.
Investigation of the toxic effects of different polystyrene micro-and nanoplastics on microalgae Chlorella vulgaris by analysis of cell viability, pigment content, oxidative stress and ultrastructural changes
Researchers examined the toxic effects of different-sized polystyrene micro- and nanoplastics on the microalga Chlorella vulgaris in long-term exposure tests. The study found that smaller particles (20 and 50 nm) caused greater reductions in cell viability and chlorophyll concentration than larger ones, with surface functionalization also influencing toxicity and ultrastructural damage.
Evaluation of Chlorella vulgaris biosorption capacity for phosphate and nitrate removal from wastewater
Researchers found that the common green microalgae Chlorella vulgaris can effectively remove phosphate and nitrate from wastewater through a natural adsorption process, with optimal removal at neutral pH and 24-hour contact time — offering a low-cost, environmentally friendly alternative to chemical water treatment.
Toxicity of Tetracycline and Metronidazole in Chlorella pyrenoidosa
Researchers studied the individual and combined toxicity of the antibiotics tetracycline and metronidazole on the green alga Chlorella pyrenoidosa. The study found that tetracycline was more toxic than metronidazole, and when combined, the two antibiotics had a synergistic effect that increased damage to algal cell membranes, morphology, and oxidative stress responses.
Concentration dependent toxicity of microplastics to marine microalgae
Researchers exposed the marine microalga Chlorella sp. to polystyrene microplastics at concentrations of 10 and 50 mg/L, finding that even low concentrations inhibited growth and disrupted photosynthesis, while higher concentrations caused more pronounced oxidative stress.
Effect of microplastics and microplastic-metal combinations on growth and chlorophyll a concentration of Chlorella vulgaris
Researchers tested the effects of polystyrene microplastics alone and in combination with metals (copper, zinc, manganese) on the freshwater microalga Chlorella vulgaris. The study found that low microplastic concentrations had no significant impact, but higher concentrations reduced algal growth and chlorophyll content, with metal-microplastic combinations producing more pronounced effects.
Influence of microplastics on microalgal performance during wastewater polishing
Researchers studied how five common types of microplastics affect the green alga Chlorella vulgaris during wastewater treatment. They found that while microplastics reduced algal metabolism and growth, the organism maintained its ability to effectively remove nutrients from wastewater. The study demonstrates that Chlorella vulgaris is a robust candidate for bioremediation of microplastic-contaminated wastewater, even under pollutant stress.
Investigating the protective effects of epigallocatechin-gallate against polystyrene microplastics-induced biochemical and hematological alterations in rats
This study investigated whether epigallocatechin-gallate (EGCG) -- a green tea antioxidant -- could protect rats from biochemical and hematological damage caused by polystyrene microplastic ingestion. EGCG supplementation partially mitigated oxidative stress and inflammatory markers elevated by polystyrene microplastic exposure, suggesting a potential dietary protective strategy.
Impact of Chlorella vulgaris Bioremediation and Selenium on Genotoxicity, Nephrotoxicity and Oxidative/Antioxidant Imbalance Induced by Polystyrene Nanoplastics in African Catfish (Clarias gariepinus)
Researchers found that polystyrene nanoplastics caused DNA damage, kidney injury, and oxidative stress in African catfish. The study suggests that treatment with the green algae Chlorella vulgaris and the mineral selenium helped reduce these harmful effects, pointing to potential protective strategies against nanoplastic toxicity in aquaculture.
Microplastics exposure altered hematological and lipid profiles as well as liver and kidney function parameters in albino rats (Rattus norvegicus)
Researchers fed albino rats different concentrations of microplastics for 28 days and measured changes in blood, liver, kidney, and lipid profiles. They found dose-dependent effects including reduced immune cell counts suggesting immunosuppression, lower red blood cell levels indicating anemia, and altered liver and kidney function markers. The study provides evidence that microplastic ingestion may affect multiple organ systems and blood health in a way that worsens with higher exposure levels.
Effects of Combination Treatments with Astaxanthin-Loaded Microparticles and Pentoxifylline on Intracellular ROS and Radiosensitivity of J774A.1 Macrophages.
This study examined how astaxanthin-loaded microparticles combined with a drug affected reactive oxygen species levels and radiation sensitivity in immune cells. This is a cancer treatment research study with no direct connection to environmental microplastics.
Therapeutic indication of caffeine and vitamin c on haematological profile in heparin, phenylhydrazine and aspirin induced haematological derangements in male Wistar rats
Not relevant to microplastics — this is a pharmacological study testing whether caffeine and vitamin C can correct blood disorders (anemia, low white blood cells, low platelets) induced by heparin, phenylhydrazine, and aspirin in laboratory rats.