Zhao Jiarong, Zhuang Gengjie, Zhang Jinrong
College of Food Sciences and Engineering, Ningbo University, Ningbo 315211, China.
School of Marine Sciences, Ningbo University, Ningbo 315211, China.
Mar Drugs. 2025 Aug 1;23(8):317. doi: 10.3390/md23080317.
Neoxanthin is a xanthophyll carotenoid with high-value nutritional functions for human health due to its anti-cancer, anti-oxidative, and anti-obesity activities. In this present work, we systematically reviewed the structure, source, and biosynthetic pathways of neoxanthin, and discussed the advantages and disadvantages of the prevailing extraction methods of neoxanthin. Meanwhile, this review described the latest research progress on the pharmacological activities of neoxanthin. Finally, we concluded with a discussion on the main challenges of neoxanthin production from microalgae, and proposed some future development prospects and potential solutions.
新黄质是一种叶黄素类胡萝卜素，因其抗癌、抗氧化和抗肥胖活性而对人体健康具有高价值的营养功能。在本研究中，我们系统地综述了新黄质的结构、来源和生物合成途径，并讨论了现行新黄质提取方法的优缺点。同时，本综述描述了新黄质药理活性的最新研究进展。最后，我们讨论了从微藻生产新黄质的主要挑战，并提出了一些未来的发展前景和潜在解决方案。
