This article explores the rising interest in microalgae-derived carotenoids due to their unique
properties and wide-ranging industrial potential. These pigments offer higher concentrations …

Heart disease is one of the leading causes of death worldwide, and it is estimated that 17.9
million people die of it each year. The risk factors for cardiovascular diseases are …

The carotenoid rich fraction of microalgae Dunaliella salina (crf-DS) have been receiving
great attention, due to they abilities to protect and improve various disorders. The objective …

Several hepatic pathological conditions are correlated with the stimulation of hepatic stellate
cells. This induces a cascade of events producing accretion of extracellular matrix …

Retinoids are essential during early cardiovascular morphogenesis. However, recent
studies showed their important role in cardiac remodeling in rats with hypertension and …

In the course of maximizing the utilization of natural resources, microalgal communities
growing in high rate algal ponds are being investigated for possible pharmacological and …

To study the relationship between β-carotene synthesis and geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate
synthase (GGPS) activity, 15 species of Dunaliella were used to determine the changes in …

Age-related deterioration of sensorimotor and cognitive abilities suggests that the brain
undergoes regressive alterations with aging that compromise its function. Thus, the present …

Myocardial ischemia-reperfusion injury (MIRI) is a life-threatening vascular emergency, in
which oxidative stress and excessive inflammation reactions play significant roles …

The protective effects of astaxanthin against oxidative damage of the kidney and heart
tissues in aging rats were investigated through establishing a D-galactose-induced aging …