Brown algae as functional food source of fucoxanthin: A review

NAS Din, AS Mohd Alayudin, NS Sofian-Seng… - Foods, 2022 - mdpi.com
Fucoxanthin is an algae-specific xanthophyll of aquatic carotenoid. It is prevalent in brown
seaweed because it functions as a light-harvesting complex for algal photosynthesis and …

Fucoxanthin, a marine-derived carotenoid from brown seaweeds and microalgae: A promising bioactive compound for cancer therapy

S Méresse, M Fodil, F Fleury, B Chénais - International Journal of …, 2020 - mdpi.com
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 …

The potential of algae in the nutricosmetic sector

I Dini - Molecules, 2023 - mdpi.com
Seaweeds or algae are marine autotrophic organisms. They produce nutrients (eg, proteins,
carbohydrates, etc.) essential for the survival of living organisms as they participate in …

Z-Isomers of lycopene and β-carotene exhibit greater skin-quality improving action than their all-E-isomers

M Honda - Food Chemistry, 2023 - Elsevier
Although most carotenoids in fruits and vegetables exist as the all-E-isomers, several
carotenoids accumulated in the skin exist as the Z-isomers. However, the differences in the …

Dermo-cosmetic benefits of marine macroalgae-derived phenolic compounds

HS Kalasariya, L Pereira - Applied Sciences, 2022 - mdpi.com
Marine macroalgae have an interesting profile of bioactive compounds and have gained
tremendous attention in cosmeceuticals with negligible toxicity effects (cytotoxicity …

Pharmacological and cosmeceutical potential of Seaweed Beach-casts of Macaronesia

R Zárate, E Portillo, S Teixidó, MAAP Carvalho… - Applied Sciences, 2020 - mdpi.com
Seaweed beach-casts are a seasonal phenomenon that regularly deposits tons of algae
biomass on beaches, which are usually disposed of in landfills. The present work aimed to …

Potential biological properties of lycopene in a self-emulsifying drug delivery system

SN Báo, M Machado, AL Da Silva, A Melo, S Cunha… - Molecules, 2023 - mdpi.com
In recent years, lycopene has been highlighted due to its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory
properties, associated with a beneficial effect on human health. The aim of this study was to …

Naturally Occurring Functional Ingredient from Filamentous Thermophilic Cyanobacterium Leptolyngbya sp. KC45: Phytochemical Characterizations and Their …

K Phinyo, K Ruangrit, J Pekkoh, Y Tragoolpua… - Antioxidants, 2022 - mdpi.com
Cyanobacteria are rich in phytochemicals, which have beneficial impacts on the prevention
of many diseases. This study aimed to comprehensively characterize phytochemicals and …

In vitro anti-wrinkle and tyrosinase inhibitory activities of grapefruit peel and strawberry extracts

E Lukitaningsih, S Nur, F Qonithah… - Majalah Obat …, 2020 - journal.ugm.ac.id
The research aims to analyse the antioxidant, anti-tyrosinase and anti-wrinkle activities from
grapefruit (Citrus Maxima L) and strawberry extracts. Samples were extracted by maceration …

Extraction, phytochemicals, bioactivities, and toxicity of Syzygium polyanthum: A comprehensive review

N Nurlely, AMP Putra, A Nurrochmad… - Journal of …, 2024 - herbmedpharmacol.com
Medicinal plants are receiving much attention because they are traditionally used to treat
common diseases. Syzygium polyanthum, an important medicinal plant, has been widely …