Microalgal carotenoids: beneficial effects and potential in human health

Jie Zhang; Zheng Sun; Peipei Sun; Tianpeng Chen; Feng Chen

doi:10.1039/c3fo60607d

Microalgal carotenoids: beneficial effects and potential in human health

Jie Zhang^*
, Zheng Sun
, Peipei Sun
, Tianpeng Chen
, Feng Chen

^*Corresponding author for this work

School of Energy and Environment

Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews › RGC 21 - Publication in refereed journal › peer-review

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Abstract

Microalgae are huge natural sources of high-value compounds with health-promoting properties. The carotenoids derived from microalgae have significant antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects, which allow them to provide health benefits. In this article, the bioactivities of microalgal carotenoids are reviewed. Emphasis is placed on astaxanthin, a ketocarotenoid with extraordinary potential for protecting against a wide range of diseases.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	413-425
Journal	Food & Function
Volume	5
Issue number	3
Online published	17 Dec 2013
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1039/c3fo60607d
Publication status	Published - 1 Mar 2014

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The present study was supported by the State Oceanic Administration of China, the 973 project (2011CB200904) and the 863 project (2012AA02A707) of the Ministry of Science and Technology of China.

Research Keywords

NF-KAPPA-B
NATURALLY-OCCURRING XANTHOPHYLLS
SPONTANEOUSLY HYPERTENSIVE-RATS
GAP JUNCTIONAL COMMUNICATION
INFLAMMATORY GENE-EXPRESSION
BETA-CAROTENE
CHLORELLA-ZOFINGIENSIS
IN-VIVO
OXIDATIVE STRESS
COLON CARCINOGENESIS

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