Astaxanthin, a xanthophyll carotenoid, is a secondary metabolite naturally synthesized by a
number of bacteria, microalgae, and yeasts. The commercial production of this pigment has …

Many species of microalgae have been used as source of nutrient rich food, feed, and health
promoting compounds. Among the commercially important microalgae, Haematococcus …

Astaxanthin is a high value keto‐carotenoid pigment renowned for its commercial
application in various industries comprising aquaculture, food, cosmetic, nutraceutical and …

Bioactive compounds of natural origin are gaining increasing popularity. High biological
activity and bioavailability, beneficial effects on health and safety of use are some of their …

Despite being more popular for biofuel, microalgae have gained a lot of attention as a
source of biomolecules and biomass for feed purposes. Algae farming can be established …

The ketocarotenoid astaxanthin can be found in the microalgae Haematococcus pluvialis,
Chlorella zofingiensis, and Chlorococcum sp., and the red yeast Phaffia rhodozyma. The …

Astaxanthin (3, 3′-dihydroxy-β, β-carotene-4, 4′-dione), a high-value ketocarotenoid with
a broad range of applications in food, feed, nutraceutical, and pharmaceutical industries …

Astaxanthin, a xanthophyll carotenoid, is a nutrient with unique cell membrane actions and
diverse clinical benefits. This molecule neutralizes free radicals or other oxidants by either …

The risk of onset of cancer is influenced by poorly controlled chronic inflammatory
processes. Inflammatory diseases related to cancer development include inflammatory …

Astaxanthin is the main natural C40 carotenoid used worldwide in the aquaculture industry.
It normally occurs in red yeast Phaffia rhodozyma and green alga Haematococcus pluvialis …