Microalgae for high-value products towards human health and nutrition

I Barkia, N Saari, SR Manning - Marine drugs, 2019 - mdpi.com
Microalgae represent a potential source of renewable nutrition and there is growing interest
in algae-based dietary supplements in the form of whole biomass, eg, Chlorella and …

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 …

Antioxidant-rich natural fruit and vegetable products and human health

AIO Jideani, H Silungwe, T Takalani… - … Journal of Food …, 2021 - Taylor & Francis
Antioxidants are important ingredients that are present in fruits and vegetables (FAV). With
increased consumption of FAV in its raw and processed form, a predominantly plant-based …

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 …

Astaxanthin and its effects in inflammatory responses and inflammation-associated diseases: recent advances and future directions

MX Chang, F Xiong - Molecules, 2020 - mdpi.com
Astaxanthin is a natural lipid-soluble and red-orange carotenoid. Due to its strong
antioxidant property, anti-inflammatory, anti-apoptotic, and immune modulation, astaxanthin …

The impact of plant phytochemicals on the gut microbiota of humans for a balanced life

S Santhiravel, AEDA Bekhit, E Mendis… - International journal of …, 2022 - mdpi.com
The gastrointestinal tract of humans is a complex microbial ecosystem known as gut
microbiota. The microbiota is involved in several critical physiological processes such as …

Targeting pathway expression to subcellular organelles improves astaxanthin synthesis in Yarrowia lipolytica

Y Ma, J Li, S Huang, G Stephanopoulos - Metabolic Engineering, 2021 - Elsevier
Metabolic engineering approaches for the production of high-value chemicals in
microorganisms mostly use the cytosol as general reaction vessel. However, sequestration …

[HTML][HTML] Astaxanthin: Sources, extraction, stability, biological activities and its commercial applications—A review

RR Ambati, SM Phang, S Ravi, RG Aswathanarayana - Marine drugs, 2014 - mdpi.com
There is currently much interest in biological active compounds derived from natural
resources, especially compounds that can efficiently act on molecular targets, which are …

Uncovering potential applications of cyanobacteria and algal metabolites in biology, agriculture and medicine: current status and future prospects

R Singh, P Parihar, M Singh, A Bajguz… - Frontiers in …, 2017 - frontiersin.org
Cyanobacteria and algae having complex photosynthetic systems can channelize absorbed
solar energy into other forms of energy for production of food and metabolites. In addition …

Health benefits of carotenoids and potential application in poultry industry: A review

F Nabi, MA Arain, N Rajput… - Journal of animal …, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
Carotenoids are one of the widespread and ubiquitous lipid‐soluble pigments that produce
a wide range of colours which are universally found in various plants, microalgae, bacteria …