Algae biotechnology for industrial wastewater treatment, bioenergy production, and high-value bioproducts
A growing world population is causing hazardous compounds to form at an increasingly
rapid rate, calling for ecological action. Wastewater management and treatment is an …
rapid rate, calling for ecological action. Wastewater management and treatment is an …
Lutein and zeaxanthin and their roles in age-related macular degeneration—neurodegenerative disease
M Mrowicka, J Mrowicki, E Kucharska, I Majsterek - Nutrients, 2022 - mdpi.com
Lutein and zeaxanthin belong to the xanthophyll family of carotenoids, which are pigments
produced by plants. Structurally, they are very similar, differing only slightly in the …
produced by plants. Structurally, they are very similar, differing only slightly in the …
A review of the biological activities of microalgal carotenoids and their potential use in healthcare and cosmetic industries
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 …
characteristics of carotenoids, their effects on health, and the cosmetic benefits of their …
[HTML][HTML] ROS systems are a new integrated network for sensing homeostasis and alarming stresses in organelle metabolic processes
Reactive oxygen species (ROS) are critical for the progression of cardiovascular diseases,
inflammations and tumors. However, the mechanisms of how ROS sense metabolic stress …
inflammations and tumors. However, the mechanisms of how ROS sense metabolic stress …
Carotenoids from marine organisms: Biological functions and industrial applications
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 …
pigments in marine environments. They are generally biosynthesized by all autotrophic …
Novel Insights into the Biotechnological Production of Haematococcus pluvialis-Derived Astaxanthin: Advances and Key Challenges to Allow Its Industrial Use as …
Astaxanthin shows many biological activities. It has acquired a high economic potential and
its current market is dominated by its synthetic form. However, due to the increase of the …
its current market is dominated by its synthetic form. However, due to the increase of the …
Carotenoids, versatile components of oxygenic photosynthesis
Carotenoids (CARs) are a group of pigments that perform several important physiological
functions in all kingdoms of living organisms. CARs serve as protective agents, which are …
functions in all kingdoms of living organisms. CARs serve as protective agents, which are …
Carotenoids from marine microalgae: A valuable natural source for the prevention of chronic diseases
MFJ Raposo, AMMB Morais, RMSC Morais - Marine drugs, 2015 - mdpi.com
Epidemiological studies have shown a relation between antioxidants and the prevention of
several chronic diseases. Microalgae are a potential novel source of bioactive molecules …
several chronic diseases. Microalgae are a potential novel source of bioactive molecules …
Bioactive substances and potentiality of marine microalgae
J Wu, X Gu, D Yang, S Xu, S Wang… - Food Science & …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
Microalgae is one of the most important components in the aquatic ecosystem, and they are
increasingly used in food and medicine production for human consumption due to their rapid …
increasingly used in food and medicine production for human consumption due to their rapid …
Structures of astaxanthin and their consequences for therapeutic application
Reactive oxygen species (ROS) are continuously generated as a by‐product of normal
aerobic metabolism. Elevated ROS formation leads to potential damage of biological …
aerobic metabolism. Elevated ROS formation leads to potential damage of biological …