Algae have been identified as natural producer of bioactive commercial pigments. To
perform photosynthesis, algae use pigments to harvest sunlight energy. The pigments found …

Microalgae have emerged as the best source of high-value astaxanthin producers. Algal
astaxanthin possesses numerous bioactivities hence the rising demand for several health …

Microalgae produce a variety of compounds that are beneficial to human and animal health.
Among these compounds are carotenoids, which are microalgal pigments with unique …

Microalgae are being promoted as a superior alternative feedstock for sustainable biofuel
production and recently they are also being increasingly recognized as phytoremediation …

Bioactive compounds, eg, protein, polyunsaturated fatty acids, carotenoids, vitamins and
minerals, found in commercial form of microalgal biomass (eg, powder, flour, liquid, oil …

Carotenoids and retinoids have several similar biological activities such as antioxidant
properties, the inhibition of malignant tumour growth and the induction of apoptosis …

Algae are considered pigment-producing organisms. The function of these compounds in
algae is to carry out photosynthesis. They have a great variety of pigments, which can be …

Although biotechnologies for astaxanthin production from Haematococcus pluvialis have
been developed for decades and many production facilities have been established …

Astaxanthin is a ketocarotenoid, super antioxidant molecule. It has higher antioxidant activity
than a range of carotenoids, thus has applications in cosmetics, aquaculture, nutraceuticals …

As the most recognizable natural secondary carotenoid astaxanthin producer, the green
microalga Haematococcus pluvialis cultivation is performed via a two-stage process. The …