Phycobiliproteins or C-phycocyanin of Arthrospira (Spirulina) maxima protect against HgCl2-caused oxidative stress and renal damage

► Phycobiliproteins and C-phycocyanin of Arthrospira (Spirulina) are nephroprotector. ► Phycobiliproteins and C-phycocyanin of Arthrospira are nutraceutics. ► Phycobiliproteins obtaining is cheaper and easier than C-phycocyanin production.