Faculty of Food Science and Nutrition, Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Kota Kinabalu 88400, Sabah, Malaysia.
Bioprocess Technology, School of Industrial Technology, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Gelugor 11800, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia.
Molecules. 2021 Oct 27;26(21):6470. doi: 10.3390/molecules26216470.
, a green microalga, appears to be a rich source of valuable bioactive compounds, such as astaxanthin, carotenoids, proteins, lutein, and fatty acids (FAs). Astaxanthin has a variety of health benefits and is used in the nutraceutical and pharmaceutical industries. Astaxanthin, for example, preserves the redox state and functional integrity of mitochondria and shows advantages despite a low dietary intake. Because of its antioxidant capacity, astaxanthin has recently piqued the interest of researchers due to its potential pharmacological effects, which include anti-diabetic, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant activities, as well as neuro-, cardiovascular-, ocular, and skin-protective properties. Astaxanthin is a popular nutritional ingredient and a significant component in animal and aquaculture feed. Extensive studies over the last two decades have established the mechanism by which persistent oxidative stress leads to chronic inflammation, which then mediates the majority of serious diseases. This mini-review provides an overview of contemporary research that makes use of the astaxanthin pigment. This mini-review provides insight into the potential of as a potent antioxidant in the industry, as well as the broad range of applications for astaxanthin molecules as a potent antioxidant in the industrial sector.
微拟球藻是一种绿色微藻，似乎是有价值的生物活性化合物的丰富来源，如虾青素、类胡萝卜素、蛋白质、叶黄素和脂肪酸 (FAs)。虾青素具有多种健康益处，在营养保健品和制药行业得到广泛应用。虾青素可以维持线粒体的氧化还原状态和功能完整性，即使在低膳食摄入的情况下也具有优势。由于其抗氧化能力，虾青素最近引起了研究人员的兴趣，因为它具有潜在的药理学作用，包括抗糖尿病、抗炎和抗氧化活性，以及神经、心血管、眼部和皮肤保护特性。虾青素是一种受欢迎的营养成分，也是动物和水产养殖饲料的重要组成部分。在过去的二十年中，广泛的研究已经确定了持久的氧化应激导致慢性炎症的机制，而慢性炎症又介导了大多数严重疾病。本综述概述了利用虾青素色素进行的当代研究。本综述深入了解了微拟球藻作为一种有效的抗氧化剂在工业中的潜力，以及虾青素分子作为一种有效的抗氧化剂在工业领域的广泛应用。
