Microalgae are one of the important components in food chains of aquatic ecosystems and
have been used for human consumption as food and as medicines. The wide diversity of …

Astaxanthin (AST) is a potent lipid-soluble keto-carotenoid with auspicious effects on human
health. It protects organisms against a wide range of diseases with excellent safety and …

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

There is currently much interest in biological active compounds derived from natural
resources, especially compounds that can efficiently act on molecular targets, which are …

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 …

Oxidative stress is characterized by an imbalance between prooxidant and antioxidant
species, leading to macromolecular damage and disruption of redox signaling and cellular …

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

As a fat-soluble carotenoid, astaxanthin has excellent antioxidant and anti-inflammation
biological activities, but its poor biocompatibility and low stability limit application of …

Green microalgae for several decades have been produced for commercial exploitation,
with applications ranging from health food for human consumption, aquaculture and animal …

Nowadays, a wide variety of compounds such as polyphenols, polyunsaturated fatty acids
(PUFA), or phytosterols obtained, for example, from wine, fish byproducts, or plants are …