Acyl-CoA: diacylglycerol acyltransferase (DGAT, EC 2.3. 1.20) catalyzes the last reaction in
the acyl-CoA-dependent biosynthesis of triacylglycerol (TAG). DGAT activity resides mainly …

The global market demand for natural astaxanthin is rapidly increasing owing to its safety,
the potential health benefits, and the diverse applications in food and pharmaceutical …

Microalgal astaxanthin possesses numerous bioactivities and has several health
applications. The current research focuses on designing and optimizing the two-stage …

The use of microalgae as aquafeed to replace fish meal for fish/shrimp culture is a very hot
topic in aquaculture industry. This work discusses the necessity and importance of use …

Microalgae are the richest source of natural carotenoids, which are valuable pigments with a
high share of benefits. Often, carotenoid-producing algae inhabit specific biotopes with …

In recent years, microalgae have become a source of molecules for a healthy life. Their
composition of carbohydrates, peptides, lipids, vitamins and carotenoids makes them a …

The freshwater microalgae Haematococcus pluvialis and Chlorella zofingiensis are
attractive biorefinery feedstocks in view of their ability to simultaneously synthesize …

In recent years, carotenoids, as photosynthetic pigments, have drawn increasing interest
due to their health benefits. This is because carotenoids have possessed enormous …

Green algae can accumulate high levels of triacylglycerol (TAG), yet knowledge remains
fragmented on the regulation of lipid metabolic pathways by transcription factors (TFs). Here …

Astaxanthin, a pink/red pigmented keto carotenoid occurring in certain algae, is an anti-
oxidant that protects the cell from damage by attenuating the reactive oxygen species due to …