Human gut microbiota has been increasingly recognized as a pivotal determinant of non-
alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). Apart from the changes in the composition of gut …

Plant carotenoids are a family of pigments that participate in light harvesting and are
essential for photoprotection against excess light. Furthermore, they act as precursors for the …

The significance of marine creatures as a source of unique bioactive compounds is
expanding. Marine organisms constitue nearly half of the wordwide biodiversity; thus …

Covering: up to mid-2010 This review focuses on plant carotenoids, but it also includes
progress made on microbial and animal carotenoid metabolism to better understand the …

The development of photosynthesis was a highlight in the progression of bacteria. In
addition to the photosystems with their structural proteins, the photosynthesis apparatus …

The surface of the Earth is exposed to harmful ultraviolet radiation (UVR: 280–400 nm).
Prolonged skin exposure to UVR results in DNA damage through oxidative stress due to the …

Definition Carotenoids are the pigments present in plants, animals, and microorganisms
which are responsible for a broad variety of colors found in nature. Their capacity as …

Light-activated, ion-pumping rhodopsins are broadly distributed among many different
bacteria and archaea inhabiting the photic zone of aquatic environments. Bacterial proton-or …

Terpenoids, also known as isoprenoids, are the largest and most diverse class of organic
compounds in nature and are involved in many membrane-associated cellular processes …

Leaves are primary plant organs harbouring chloroplasts that enable the sensing of
changes in environmental conditions and contribute to maintaining cellular homeostasis …