Recent advancements in astaxanthin production from microalgae: A review

AK Patel, VS Tambat, CW Chen, AS Chauhan… - Bioresource …, 2022 - Elsevier
Microalgae have emerged as the best source of high-value astaxanthin producers. Algal
astaxanthin possesses numerous bioactivities hence the rising demand for several health …

Mechanistic pathogenesis of endothelial dysfunction in diabetic nephropathy and retinopathy

J Yang, Z Liu - Frontiers in endocrinology, 2022 - frontiersin.org
Diabetic nephropathy (DN) and diabetic retinopathy (DR) are microvascular complications of
diabetes. Microvascular endothelial cells are thought to be the major targets of …

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 …

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 …

[HTML][HTML] Therapeutic promise of carotenoids as antioxidants and anti-inflammatory agents in neurodegenerative disorders

MT Kabir, MH Rahman, M Shah, MR Jamiruddin… - Biomedicine & …, 2022 - Elsevier
Abstract Neurodegenerative disorders (NDs) including Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's
disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, Huntington's disease, and multiple sclerosis have …

NF-κβ: a potential target in the management of vascular complications of diabetes

SV Suryavanshi, YA Kulkarni - Frontiers in pharmacology, 2017 - frontiersin.org
Diabetes is a metabolic disorder affecting large percentage of population worldwide. NF-κβ
plays key role in pathogenesis of vascular complications of diabetes. Persistent …

Inhibitory effect of astaxanthin on oxidative stress-induced mitochondrial dysfunction-a mini-review

SH Kim, H Kim - Nutrients, 2018 - mdpi.com
Oxidative stress is a major contributor to the pathogenesis of various human diseases as
well as to the aging process. Mitochondria, as the center of cellular metabolism and major …

Recent advances in microalgal bioactives for food, feed, and healthcare products: commercial potential, market space, and sustainability

N MU, JG Mehar, SN Mudliar… - … reviews in food science …, 2019 - Wiley Online Library
To combat food scarcity as well as to ensure nutritional food supply for sustainable living of
increasing population, microalgae are considered as innovative sources for adequate …

On the neuroprotective role of astaxanthin: new perspectives?

C Galasso, I Orefice, P Pellone, P Cirino, R Miele… - Marine drugs, 2018 - mdpi.com
Astaxanthin is a carotenoid with powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activity
produced by several freshwater and marine microorganisms, including bacteria, yeast, fungi …

A bittersweet response to infection in diabetes; targeting neutrophils to modify inflammation and improve host immunity

R Dowey, A Iqbal, SR Heller, I Sabroe… - Frontiers in …, 2021 - frontiersin.org
Chronic and recurrent infections occur commonly in both type 1 and type 2 diabetes (T1D,
T2D) and increase patient morbidity and mortality. Neutrophils are professional phagocytes …