Microalgae have recently attracted considerable interest worldwide, due to their extensive
application potential in the renewable energy, biopharmaceutical, and nutraceutical …

Microalgae produce a variety of compounds that are beneficial to human and animal health.
Among these compounds are carotenoids, which are microalgal pigments with unique …

Lipids are produced, transported, and recognized by the concerted actions of numerous
enzymes, binding proteins, and receptors. A comprehensive analysis of lipid …

Salinity is one of the major abiotic stresses which affects plant cell metabolism and reduces
plant productivity. Variations in the antioxidant defence systems under salinity among two …

Lutein is a carotenoid found in numerous organisms ranging from bacteria to algae, yeasts,
and plants. The biological importance of this pigment emerged from various studies …

Microalgal species are potential resource of both biofuels and high-value metabolites, and
their production is growth dependent. Growth parameters can be screened for the selection …

Carotenoids comprise a class of natural fat-soluble pigments which are found in numerous
fruits and vegetables. The consumption of a diet rich in carotenoids has been …

As is the case for terrestrial organisms, carotenoids represent the most common group of
pigments in marine environments. They are generally biosynthesized by all autotrophic …

Marine microalgae constitute a natural source of a variety of drugs for pharmaceutical, food
and cosmetic applications—which encompass carotenoids, among others. A growing body …

Microalgae are a major natural source for a vast array of valuable compounds, including a
diversity of pigments, for which these photosynthetic microorganisms represent an almost …