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 …

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

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 …

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 …

Chronic diabetic wounds are at lifelong risk of developing diabetic foot ulcers owing to
severe hypoxia, excessive reactive oxygen species (ROS), a complex inflammatory …

Global population is estimated to reach about 9.22 billion by 2075. The increasing
knowledge on the relationship between food biochemistry and positive health gives an …

Astaxanthin, a xanthophyll carotenoid, is a secondary metabolite naturally synthesized by a
number of bacteria, microalgae, and yeasts. The commercial production of this pigment has …

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

Pigments (mainly carotenoids) are important nutraceuticals known for their potent anti-
oxidant activities and have been used extensively as high end health supplements …