[HTML][HTML] Phytochemical and potential properties of seaweeds and their recent applications: A review
Since ancient times, seaweeds have been employed as source of highly bioactive
secondary metabolites that could act as key medicinal components. Furthermore, research …
secondary metabolites that could act as key medicinal components. Furthermore, research …
[HTML][HTML] Biological action mechanisms of fucoxanthin extracted from algae for application in food and cosmetic industries
C Lourenço-Lopes, M Fraga-Corral… - Trends in Food Science …, 2021 - Elsevier
Background Fucoxanthin is a pigment present in diverse marine organisms such as micro
and macro-algae. The most relevant source of fucoxanthin has been described to be the …
and macro-algae. The most relevant source of fucoxanthin has been described to be the …
[HTML][HTML] Microalgae biomolecules: Extraction, separation and purification methods
Several microalgae species have been exploited due to their great biotechnological
potential for the production of a range of biomolecules that can be applied in a large variety …
potential for the production of a range of biomolecules that can be applied in a large variety …
[HTML][HTML] Fucoxanthin, a marine-derived carotenoid from brown seaweeds and microalgae: A promising bioactive compound for cancer therapy
Fucoxanthin is a well-known carotenoid of the xanthophyll family, mainly produced by
marine organisms such as the macroalgae of the fucus genus or microalgae such as …
marine organisms such as the macroalgae of the fucus genus or microalgae such as …
[HTML][HTML] Algae metabolites in cosmeceutical: An overview of current applications and challenges
Cosmetics are widely used by people around the world to protect the skin from external
stimuli. Consumer preference towards natural cosmetic products has increased as the …
stimuli. Consumer preference towards natural cosmetic products has increased as the …
[HTML][HTML] Pro-oxidant actions of carotenoids in triggering apoptosis of cancer cells: A review of emerging evidence
Carotenoids are well known for their potent antioxidant function in the cellular system.
However, in cancer cells with an innately high level of intracellular reactive oxygen species …
However, in cancer cells with an innately high level of intracellular reactive oxygen species …
[HTML][HTML] Anti-inflammatory and anticancer effects of microalgal carotenoids
J Ávila-Román, S García-Gil, A Rodríguez-Luna… - Marine Drugs, 2021 - mdpi.com
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 …
agents, or tissue injury, involving the stimulation of defense mechanisms aimed to removing …
[HTML][HTML] Carotenoids in Cancer Apoptosis—The Road from Bench to Bedside and Back
An incidence and mortality of cancer are rapidly growing worldwide, especially due to
heterogeneous character of the disease that is associated with irreversible impairment of …
heterogeneous character of the disease that is associated with irreversible impairment of …
In vivo anti-obesity efficacy of fucoxanthin/HP-β-CD nanofibers in high-fat diet induced obese mice
Fucoxanthin (Fx) has poor water solubility and bioavailability, which limits its application in
the food industry. To improve the physicochemical properties of Fx, hydroxypropyl-β …
the food industry. To improve the physicochemical properties of Fx, hydroxypropyl-β …
Cr (VI) induces ROS-mediated mitochondrial-dependent apoptosis in neuronal cells via the activation of Akt/ERK/AMPK signaling pathway
SC Fu, JM Liu, KI Lee, FC Tang, KM Fang, CY Yang… - Toxicology in Vitro, 2020 - Elsevier
Abstract Hexavalent chromium (Cr (VI)), a well-known toxic industrial and environmental
pollutant, has been shown to cause serious toxic and health effects. However, limited …
pollutant, has been shown to cause serious toxic and health effects. However, limited …