There is currently much interest in biological active compounds derived from natural
resources, especially compounds that can efficiently act on molecular targets, which are …

Background The wide range of health benefits and variety of biological activities of
carotenoids have made them the focal point of industrial as well as academic research on a …

Astaxanthin is a red pigment that belongs to the carotenoid family like β-carotene. And it's
found in seafood such as crustaceans: shrimp and crabs and fish: salmon and sea bream …

Astaxanthin is a carotenoid widely used in salmonid and crustacean aquaculture to provide
the pink color characteristic of that species. This application has been well documented for …

Astaxanthin, a member of the carotenoid family, is a dark-red pigment which is the main
carotenoid found in the marine world of algae and aquatic animals. Astaxanthin, is present …

Astaxanthin shows many biological activities. It has acquired a high economic potential and
its current market is dominated by its synthetic form. However, due to the increase of the …

Abstract Astaxanthin (3, 3′-dihydroxy-β, β-carotene-4, 4′-dione) is an orange-red,
lipophilic keto-carotenoid pigment. It is majorly found in marine ecosystems particularly in …

Xanthophyll astaxanthin, which is commonly used in aquaculture, is one of the most
expensive and important industrial pigments. It is responsible for the pink and red color of …

Astaxanthin is a caroteonid that possesses strong antioxidant activity. Recently, many
studies on biological activity have been reported. In general, the absorption of carotenoids is …

In recent years, the food, pharma, and cosmetic industries have shown considerable interest
in bioactive molecules of marine origin that show high potential for application as …