Carotenoids from marine organisms: Biological functions and industrial applications

C Galasso, C Corinaldesi, C Sansone - Antioxidants, 2017 - mdpi.com
As is the case for terrestrial organisms, carotenoids represent the most common group of
pigments in marine environments. They are generally biosynthesized by all autotrophic …

Marine carotenoids: biological functions and commercial applications

C Vílchez, E Forján, M Cuaresma, F Bédmar, I Garbayo… - Marine drugs, 2011 - mdpi.com
Carotenoids are the most common pigments in nature and are synthesized by all
photosynthetic organisms and fungi. Carotenoids are considered key molecules for life …

Exploring the valuable carotenoids for the large-scale production by marine microorganisms

J Torregrosa-Crespo, Z Montero, JL Fuentes… - Marine Drugs, 2018 - mdpi.com
Carotenoids are among the most abundant natural pigments available in nature. These
pigments have received considerable attention because of their biotechnological …

A review of the biological activities of microalgal carotenoids and their potential use in healthcare and cosmetic industries

R Sathasivam, JS Ki - Marine drugs, 2018 - mdpi.com
Carotenoids are natural pigments that play pivotal roles in many physiological functions. The
characteristics of carotenoids, their effects on health, and the cosmetic benefits of their …

Industrial potential of carotenoid pigments from microalgae: Current trends and future prospects

RR Ambati, D Gogisetty… - Critical reviews in …, 2019 - Taylor & Francis
Microalgae are rich source of various bioactive molecules such as carotenoids, lipids, fatty
acids, hydrocarbons, proteins, carbohydrates, amino acids, etc. and in recent Years …

Marine carotenoids

T Matsuno, S Hirao - Marine biogenic lipids, fats, and oils, 1989 - books.google.com
Carotenoids are natural yellow and red pigments found throughout the three kingdoms of
microorganisms, plants, and animals. They occur in free form as well as in the forms of …

Algal carotenoids: chemistry, sources, and application

I Generalić Mekinić, V Šimat, NB Rathod, I Hamed… - Foods, 2023 - mdpi.com
Recently, the isolation and identification of various biologically active secondary metabolites
from algae have been of scientific interest, with particular attention paid to carotenoids …

Carotenoids of microalgae used in food industry and medicine

H Gateau, K Solymosi, J Marchand… - Mini reviews in …, 2017 - ingentaconnect.com
Background: Since the industrial revolution, the consumption of processed food increased
dramatically. During processing, food material loses many of its natural properties …

Carotenoids in aquatic ecosystems and aquaculture: a colorful business with implications for human health

CCCR de Carvalho, MJ Caramujo - Frontiers in Marine Science, 2017 - frontiersin.org
The colorful carotenoid pigments are known as biological active compounds that have
beneficial effects on the metabolism of animals and humans. Carotenoids provide protection …

Microalgae as sources of carotenoids

AC Guedes, HM Amaro, FX Malcata - Marine drugs, 2011 - mdpi.com
Marine microalgae constitute a natural source of a variety of drugs for pharmaceutical, food
and cosmetic applications—which encompass carotenoids, among others. A growing body …