Paper Title
ALGAL PIGMENTS AS NOVEL THERAPEUTIC AGENTS FOR HUMAN DISEASES

Abstract
Marine and freshwater microalgae are valuable sources of bioactive pigments with growing therapeutic significance. This review highlights two major algal pigments, namely C-phycocyanin, astaxanthin, and summarizes their health-promoting properties. C-phycocyanin exhibits antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, immunomodulatory, and anticancer effects. Astaxanthin is known for strong antioxidant activity with benefits in skin, metabolic, and cardiovascular health. These pigments demonstrate promising applications in nutraceutical, pharmaceutical, and biomedical fields, warranting further clinical and commercial exploration. Recent developments in nanotechnology, Artificial intelligence, and precision medicine are further expanding the translational and clinical potential of microalgal pigments. Keywords - Microalgae, Algal pigments, C-phycocyanin, Astaxanthin, Antioxidant, Anti-inflammatory, Anticancer, Nanoparticles, Artificial intelligence.