Astaxanthin-Producing Green Microalga Haematococcus pluvialis: From Single Cell to High Value Commercial Products
Many species of microalgae have been used as source of nutrient rich food, feed, and health
promoting compounds. Among the commercially important microalgae, Haematococcus …
promoting compounds. Among the commercially important microalgae, Haematococcus …
Pharmaceutical and nutraceutical potential of natural bioactive pigment: astaxanthin
Abstract Astaxanthin (3, 3′-dihydroxy-β, β-carotene-4, 4′-dione) is an orange-red,
lipophilic keto-carotenoid pigment. It is majorly found in marine ecosystems particularly in …
lipophilic keto-carotenoid pigment. It is majorly found in marine ecosystems particularly in …
Microalgae bioremediation: A perspective towards wastewater treatment along with industrial carotenoids production
Carotenoids are natural pigments known for their various health benefits for humans
together with various other applications in diverse industries. Considering the high market …
together with various other applications in diverse industries. Considering the high market …
Astaxanthin as a microalgal metabolite for aquaculture: A review on the synthetic mechanisms, production techniques, and practical application
Astaxanthin, which is an important metabolite with anti-oxidative property, has been
discovered in some fish, shrimp, and microorganisms. Owing to the great advantages of …
discovered in some fish, shrimp, and microorganisms. Owing to the great advantages of …
Secondary ketocarotenoid astaxanthin biosynthesis in algae: a multifunctional response to stress
Y Lemoine, B Schoefs - Photosynthesis research, 2010 - Springer
Under stressful environments, many green algae such as Haematococcus pluvialis
accumulate secondary ketocarotenoids such as canthaxanthin and astaxanthin. The …
accumulate secondary ketocarotenoids such as canthaxanthin and astaxanthin. The …
Carotenoids, versatile components of oxygenic photosynthesis
Carotenoids (CARs) are a group of pigments that perform several important physiological
functions in all kingdoms of living organisms. CARs serve as protective agents, which are …
functions in all kingdoms of living organisms. CARs serve as protective agents, which are …
Production of carotenoids by microalgae: achievements and challenges
Carotenoids are a wide group of lipophylic isoprenoids synthesized by all photosynthetic
organisms and also by some non-photosynthetic bacteria and fungi. Animals, which cannot …
organisms and also by some non-photosynthetic bacteria and fungi. Animals, which cannot …
Variables governing photosynthesis and growth in microalgae mass cultures
J Masojídek, K Ranglova, GE Lakatos… - Processes, 2021 - mdpi.com
Since the 1950s, microalgae have been grown commercially in man-made cultivation units
and used for biomass production as a source of food and feed supplements …
and used for biomass production as a source of food and feed supplements …
Astaxanthin in microalgae: pathways, functions and biotechnological implications
Major progress has been made in the past decade towards understanding of the
biosynthesis of red carotenoid astaxanthin and its roles in stress response while exploiting …
biosynthesis of red carotenoid astaxanthin and its roles in stress response while exploiting …
Molecular mechanisms of the coordination between astaxanthin and fatty acid biosynthesis in Haematococcus pluvialis (Chlorophyceae)
Astaxanthin, a red ketocarotenoid with strong antioxidant activity and high commercial value,
possesses important physiological functions in astaxanthin‐producing microalgae. The …
possesses important physiological functions in astaxanthin‐producing microalgae. The …