Astaxanthin as a novel mitochondrial regulator: a new aspect of carotenoids, beyond antioxidants

Y Nishida, A Nawaz, K Hecht, K Tobe - Nutrients, 2021 - mdpi.com
Astaxanthin is a member of the carotenoid family that is found abundantly in marine
organisms, and has been gaining attention in recent years due to its varied biological …

Astaxanthin Supplementation as a Potential Strategy for Enhancing Mitochondrial Adaptations in the Endurance Athlete: An Invited Review

H Waldman - Nutrients, 2024 - mdpi.com
Astaxanthin, a potent antioxidant found in marine organisms such as microalgae and krill,
may offer ergogenic benefits to endurance athletes. Originally used in fish feed, astaxanthin …

Loss of adenosine A3 receptors accelerates skeletal muscle regeneration in mice following cardiotoxin-induced injury

N Tarban, AB Papp, D Deák, P Szentesi… - Cell Death & …, 2023 - nature.com
Skeletal muscle regeneration is a complex process orchestrated by multiple interacting
steps. An increasing number of reports indicate that inflammatory responses play a central …

Genetic manipulation of CB1 cannabinoid receptors reveals a role in maintaining proper skeletal muscle morphology and function in mice

Z Singlár, N Ganbat, P Szentesi… - International Journal of …, 2022 - mdpi.com
The endocannabinoid system (ECS) refers to a widespread signaling system and its
alteration is implicated in a growing number of human diseases. Cannabinoid receptors …

Impaired skeletal muscle development and regeneration in transglutaminase 2 knockout mice

Z Budai, N Al-Zaeed, P Szentesi, H Halász, L Csernoch… - Cells, 2021 - mdpi.com
Skeletal muscle regeneration is triggered by local inflammation and is accompanied by
phagocytosis of dead cells at the injury site. Efferocytosis regulates the inflammatory …

Astaxanthin delays brain aging in senescence-accelerated mouse prone 10: inducing autophagy as a potential mechanism

M Fu, X Liang, X Zhang, M Yang, Q Ye, Y Qi… - Nutritional …, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
Brain aging is a complex biological process often associated with a decline in cognitive
functions and motility. Astaxanthin (AST) is a strong antioxidant capable of crossing the …

Astaxanthin improves preserved semen quality at 17 C by enhancing sperm antioxidant and motility properties

Y Hu, J Hu, W Pang, G Yang… - Reproduction in Domestic …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Porcine sperm is rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids; therefore, it is highly susceptible to
oxidative damage during storage. Inhibition of oxidative stress during preservation is …

Biotechnological Applications of Haematococcus: Future Perspectives

Ç Yarkent, SŞ Öncel - Haematococcus: Biochemistry, Biotechnology and …, 2023 - Springer
Haematococcus species are considered as the natural sources for biologically active
compounds. These algae can survive under different environmental conditions and have the …

β-Cryptoxanthin improves p62 accumulation and muscle atrophy in the soleus muscle of senescence-accelerated mouse-prone 1 mice

M Noguchi, T Kitakaze, Y Kobayashi, K Mukai… - Nutrients, 2020 - mdpi.com
We investigated the effects of β-cryptoxanthin on skeletal muscle atrophy in senescence-
accelerated mouse-prone 1 (SAMP1) mice. For 15 weeks, SAMP1 mice were intragastrically …

Astaxanthin exerts anabolic effects via pleiotropic modulation of the excitable tissue

M Gönczi, A Csemer, L Szabó, M Sztretye… - International Journal of …, 2022 - mdpi.com
Astaxanthin is a lipid-soluble carotenoid influencing lipid metabolism, body weight, and
insulin sensitivity. We provide a systematic analysis of acute and chronic effects of …