Recent advancements in astaxanthin production from microalgae: A review

AK Patel, VS Tambat, CW Chen, AS Chauhan… - Bioresource …, 2022 - Elsevier
Microalgae have emerged as the best source of high-value astaxanthin producers. Algal
astaxanthin possesses numerous bioactivities hence the rising demand for several health …

[HTML][HTML] The impact of plant phytochemicals on the gut microbiota of humans for a balanced life

S Santhiravel, AEDA Bekhit, E Mendis… - International Journal of …, 2022 - mdpi.com
The gastrointestinal tract of humans is a complex microbial ecosystem known as gut
microbiota. The microbiota is involved in several critical physiological processes such as …

[HTML][HTML] Microalgae derived astaxanthin: Research and consumer trends and industrial use as food

S Villaró, M Ciardi, A Morillas-España… - Foods, 2021 - mdpi.com
Astaxanthin is a high-value carotenoid currently being produced by chemical synthesis and
by extraction from the biomass of the microalga Haematococcus pluvialis. Other microalgae …

[HTML][HTML] Pharmaceutical and nutraceutical potential of natural bioactive pigment: astaxanthin

AD Patil, PJ Kasabe, PB Dandge - Natural products and bioprospecting, 2022 - Springer
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 …

Recent advances in health benefits and bioavailability of dietary astaxanthin and its isomers

X Liu, J Xie, L Zhou, J Zhang, Z Chen, J Xiao, Y Cao… - Food Chemistry, 2023 - Elsevier
Astaxanthin, a xanthophyll carotenoid, has attracted considerable attention owing to its
unique molecular structure and excellent antioxidant properties. Due to its structural …

Cell disruption and astaxanthin extraction from Haematococcus pluvialis: Recent advances

B Kim, SY Lee, AL Narasimhan, S Kim, YK Oh - Bioresource Technology, 2022 - Elsevier
The green microalga Haematococcus pluvialis is an excellent source of astaxanthin, a
powerful antioxidant widely used in cosmetics, aquaculture, health foods, and …

[HTML][HTML] The biochemistry and effectiveness of antioxidants in food, fruits, and marine algae

LL Pruteanu, DS Bailey, AC Grădinaru, L Jäntschi - Antioxidants, 2023 - mdpi.com
It is more effective to maintain good health than to regain it after losing it. This work focuses
on the biochemical defense mechanisms against free radicals and their role in building and …

[HTML][HTML] Astaxanthin as a king of ketocarotenoids: structure, synthesis, accumulation, bioavailability and antioxidant properties

A Nair, A Ahirwar, S Singh, R Lodhi, A Lodhi, A Rai… - Marine drugs, 2023 - mdpi.com
Astaxanthin (3, 3-dihydroxy-β, β-carotene-4, 4-dione) is a ketocarotenoid synthesized by
Haematococcus pluvialis/lacustris, Chromochloris zofingiensis, Chlorococcum …

[HTML][HTML] Recent progress in practical applications of a potential carotenoid astaxanthin in aquaculture industry: a review

S Elbahnaswy, GE Elshopakey - Fish Physiology and Biochemistry, 2024 - Springer
Astaxanthin is the main natural C40 carotenoid used worldwide in the aquaculture industry.
It normally occurs in red yeast Phaffia rhodozyma and green alga Haematococcus pluvialis …

[HTML][HTML] Astaxanthin from crustaceans and their byproducts: a bioactive metabolite candidate for therapeutic application

V Šimat, NB Rathod, M Čagalj, I Hamed… - Marine drugs, 2022 - mdpi.com
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 …