What is another word for phycoerythrin?
Pronunciation: [fˌa͡ɪkə͡ʊəɹˈɪθɹɪn] (IPA) 
Phycoerythrin is a red pigment found in some types of algae that is essential for their photosynthesis. It is used as a fluorescent protein in scientific research and is often referred to as PE. Synonyms for phycoerythrin may include red algae protein, PE protein, and R-PE. PE is often used as an antibody probe in biological assays, where it can be conjugated with antibodies to help identify specific molecules in cells. Other synonyms for phycoerythrin may include phycobiliprotein, which is one of the main types of pigments found in red algae, and phycocyanin, which is a blue pigment also found in algae.
