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 …

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 …

The marine carotenoid fucoxanthin can be found in marine brown seaweeds, the
macroalgae, and diatoms, the microalgae, and has remarkable biological properties …

The marine environment represents a relatively untapped source of functional ingredients
that can be applied to various aspects of food processing, storage, and fortification …

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

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

Astaxanthin (AST) is a red pigmented carotenoid with significant antioxidant, anti-
inflammatory, anti-proliferative, and anti-apoptotic properties. In this study, we summarize …

Astaxanthin (1), a red-orange carotenoid pigment, is a powerful biological antioxidant that
occurs naturally in a wide variety of living organisms. The potent antioxidant property of 1 …

In recent years, the replacement of synthetic colorants with natural ones has attracted
increasing consumers' and market interest. Natural colorants include different groups of …

Background Astaxanthin modulates immune response, inhibits cancer cell growth, reduces
bacterial load and gastric inflammation, and protects against UVA-induced oxidative stress …