Natural carotenoids (CARs), viz. β-carotene, lutein, astaxanthin, bixin, norbixin, capsanthin,
lycopene, canthaxanthin, β-Apo-8-carotenal, zeaxanthin, and β-apo-8-carotenal-ester, are …

The demand for carotenoids from natural sources obtained by biological extraction methods
is increasing with the development of biotechnology and the continued awareness of food …

Cancer is one of the most extreme medical conditions in both developing and developed
countries around the world, causing millions of deaths each year. Chemotherapy and/or …

Microalgae is an autotrophic organism with fast growth, short reproduction cycle, and strong
environmental adaptability. In recent years, microalgae and the bioactive ingredients …

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 …

Ferroptosis is a form of regulated nonapoptotic cell death associated with iron-dependent
lipid peroxidation. Previous studies have shown that ferroptosis is involved in the occurrence …

Host excessive inflammatory immune response to SARS-CoV-2 infection is thought to
underpin the pathogenesis of COVID-19 associated severe pneumonitis and acute lung …

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 …

Acute inflammation is a key component of the immune system's response to pathogens, toxic
agents, or tissue injury, involving the stimulation of defense mechanisms aimed to removing …

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 …