Astaxanthin: A mechanistic review on its biological activities and health benefits

S Fakhri, F Abbaszadeh, L Dargahi, M Jorjani - Pharmacological research, 2018 - Elsevier
Astaxanthin (AST) is a potent lipid-soluble keto-carotenoid with auspicious effects on human
health. It protects organisms against a wide range of diseases with excellent safety and …

New horizons in the extraction of bioactive compounds using deep eutectic solvents: A review

MH Zainal-Abidin, M Hayyan, A Hayyan… - Analytica chimica …, 2017 - Elsevier
With the rapid development of ionic liquid analogues, termed 'deep eutectic solvents'(DESs),
and their application in a wide range of chemical and biochemical processes in the past …

[HTML][HTML] Astaxanthin and its effects in inflammatory responses and inflammation-associated diseases: recent advances and future directions

MX Chang, F Xiong - Molecules, 2020 - mdpi.com
Astaxanthin is a natural lipid-soluble and red-orange carotenoid. Due to its strong
antioxidant property, anti-inflammatory, anti-apoptotic, and immune modulation, astaxanthin …

[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 …

[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 …

Extraction of astaxanthin using ultrasound-assisted natural deep eutectic solvents from shrimp wastes and its application in bioactive films

VC Roy, TC Ho, HJ Lee, JS Park, SY Nam… - Journal of cleaner …, 2021 - Elsevier
The present work focuses on astaxanthin (ASX) extraction from shrimp wastes using
ultrasound-assisted (UAE) natural deep eutectic solvents (NaDESs) and the utilization of …

Therapeutic potential of astaxanthin and superoxide dismutase in Alzheimer's disease

V Balendra, SK Singh - Open biology, 2021 - royalsocietypublishing.org
Oxidative stress, the imbalance of the antioxidant system, results in an accumulation of
neurotoxic proteins in Alzheimer's disease (AD). The antioxidant system is composed of …

[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 …

Astaxanthin anticancer effects are mediated through multiple molecular mechanisms: A systematic review

I Faraone, C Sinisgalli, A Ostuni, MF Armentano… - Pharmacological …, 2020 - Elsevier
During the latest decades, the interest on the effectiveness of natural compounds and their
impact on human health constantly increased, especially on those demonstrating to be …

Neuroprotective mechanisms of astaxanthin: a potential therapeutic role in preserving cognitive function in age and neurodegeneration

B Grimmig, SH Kim, K Nash, PC Bickford… - Geroscience, 2017 - Springer
Astaxanthin (AXT) is a carotenoid with multiple health benefits. It is currently marketed as a
health supplement and is well known for its antioxidant capacity. Recent evidence has …