Astaxanthin from microalgae: A review on structure, biosynthesis, production strategies and application

Debnath, Taniya; Bandyopadhyay, Tarun Kanti; Vanitha, Kondi; Bobby, Md. Nazneen; Nath Tiwari, Onkar; Bhunia, Biswanath; Muthuraj, Muthusivaramapandian

doi:10.1016/j.foodres.2023.113841

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“…With 100-times higher action than α-tocopherol (Vitamin E), astaxanthin is considered one of the strongest antioxidants discovered to date. Astaxanthin's unique properties can be attributed to its concluding ring moiety (Figure 2), which enables it to capture free radicals and thus limit lipid peroxidation [38,39]. In biological systems, astaxanthin is mostly found esterified, due to the bonds formed between its hydroxyl group (OH) and fatty acids [38].…”

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Innovative Bioactive Products with Medicinal Value from Microalgae and Their Overall Process Optimization through the Implementation of Life Cycle Analysis—An Overview

Papadaki,

Tricha,

Panagiotopoulou

et al. 2024

Marine Drugs

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Microalgae are being recognized as valuable sources of bioactive chemicals with important medical properties, attracting interest from multiple industries, such as food, feed, cosmetics, and medicines. This review study explores the extensive research on identifying important bioactive chemicals from microalgae, and choosing the best strains for nutraceutical manufacturing. It explores the most recent developments in recovery and formulation strategies for creating stable, high-purity, and quality end products for various industrial uses. This paper stresses the significance of using Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) as a strategic tool with which to improve the entire process. By incorporating LCA into decision-making processes, researchers and industry stakeholders can assess the environmental impact, cost-effectiveness, and sustainability of raw materials of several approaches. This comprehensive strategy will allow for the choosing of the most effective techniques, which in turn will promote sustainable practices for developing microalgae-based products. This review offers a detailed analysis of the bioactive compounds, strain selection methods, advanced processing techniques, and the incorporation of LCA. It will serve as a valuable resource for researchers and industry experts interested in utilizing microalgae for producing bioactive products with medicinal properties.

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Innovative Bioactive Products with Medicinal Value from Microalgae and Their Overall Process Optimization through the Implementation of Life Cycle Analysis—An Overview

Papadaki,

Tricha,

Panagiotopoulou

et al. 2024

Marine Drugs

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“…Microglia cells have to be included in neurodegeneration experimental models as they are involved in the neuroinflammation process [8,9]. (2) Astaxanthin, a red orange xanthophyll carotenoid which can be inserted into the cell membranes [10], is able to modulate biological functions related to lipid peroxidation [11]. Therefore, the paper delves into the role of natural astaxanthin in counteracting ferroptosis, a recently discovered process of cell death caused by excessive iron-dependent lipid peroxidation [12].…”

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Strategies to Counteract Oxidative Stress and Inflammation in Chronic-Degenerative Diseases 2.0

Prata,

Angeloni,

Maraldi

2024

IJMS

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Efficient astaxanthin production: Advanced strategies to improve microbial fermentation

Zhou,

Yang,

Jiang

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Biofuels Bioprod Bioref

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Astaxanthin is a very valuable chemical with strong antioxidant effects, including anti‐cancer, anti‐inflammatory, eye protection, and other properties. The rapid development of synthetic biology has facilitated microbial astaxanthin production, offering environmental benefits, mild reaction conditions, and alignment with consumer demand for natural compounds. Accordingly, this review introduces the latest progress in the production of astaxanthin using different microorganisms including native microbes like Haematococcus pluvialis and Xanthophyllomyces dendrorhous, as well as engineered microbes like Yarrowia lipolytica and Escherichia coli. Methods for improving astaxanthin production through fermentation process regulation and metabolic engineering are reviewed and directions for future work are proposed.

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Astaxanthin from microalgae: A review on structure, biosynthesis, production strategies and application

Cited by 15 publications

References 175 publications

Innovative Bioactive Products with Medicinal Value from Microalgae and Their Overall Process Optimization through the Implementation of Life Cycle Analysis—An Overview

Innovative Bioactive Products with Medicinal Value from Microalgae and Their Overall Process Optimization through the Implementation of Life Cycle Analysis—An Overview

Strategies to Counteract Oxidative Stress and Inflammation in Chronic-Degenerative Diseases 2.0

Efficient astaxanthin production: Advanced strategies to improve microbial fermentation

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