Department of Biotechnology, Sangmyung University, Seoul 03016, Korea.
Mar Drugs. 2018 Jan 12;16(1):26. doi: 10.3390/md16010026.
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 usage have been under investigation for a long time; however, most reviews on this subject focus on carotenoids obtained from several microalgae, vegetables, fruits, and higher plants. Recently, microalgae have received much attention due to their abilities in producing novel bioactive metabolites, including a wide range of different carotenoids that can provide for health and cosmetic benefits. The main objectives of this review are to provide an updated view of recent work on the health and cosmetic benefits associated with carotenoid use, as well as to provide a list of microalgae that produce different types of carotenoids. This review could provide new insights to researchers on the potential role of carotenoids in improving human health.
类胡萝卜素是在许多生理功能中起关键作用的天然色素。类胡萝卜素的特性、它们对健康的影响以及它们使用的美容益处已经被研究了很长时间；然而，关于这个主题的大多数评论都集中在从几种微藻、蔬菜、水果和高等植物中获得的类胡萝卜素上。最近，由于微藻能够产生包括各种不同类胡萝卜素在内的新型生物活性代谢物，因此受到了广泛关注，这些类胡萝卜素可以为健康和美容带来益处。本综述的主要目的是提供与类胡萝卜素使用相关的健康和美容益处的最新研究工作的综述，并列出产生不同类型类胡萝卜素的微藻。这篇综述可以为研究人员提供关于类胡萝卜素在改善人类健康方面的潜在作用的新见解。
