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 …

Algae are considered pigment-producing organisms. The function of these compounds in
algae is to carry out photosynthesis. They have a great variety of pigments, which can be …

Carotenoids are isoprenoid molecules which are synthesised de novo by photosynthetic
plants, fungi and algae and are responsible for the orange, yellow and some red colours of …

Carotenoids have traditionally been subscribed to their role as accessory pigments in
photosynthesis. However, the large and growing body of literature investigated on the field …

To cope with the biotic and abiotic stresses experienced within their environment, marine
macroalgae have developed certain defence mechanisms including the synthesis of photo …

Throughout history, nature has been acknowledged for being a primordial source of various
bioactive molecules in which human macular carotenoids are gaining significant attention …

The skin is the first line of defense against pathogen and other environmental pollutant. The
body is constantly exposed to reactive oxygen species (ROS) that stimulates inflammatory …

Macroalgae have been regarded as a natural food source since ancient times, their
nutritional value being not only proven by recent studies, but also triggering further in-depth …

Gelidium sp. merupakan salah satu rumput laut merah yang berpotensi sebagai sumber
antioksidan alami. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui aktivitas antioksidan ekstrak …

Macroalgae are considered as one of the breath-giving organisms in the marine
environment. Macroalgae are divided into three divisions based on their pigmentation as …