Health Benefits of Beta-Carotene

Ebadi, Mahdi; Mohammadi, Maryam; Pezeshki, Akram; Jafari, Seid Mahdi

doi:10.1007/978-3-030-81404-5_51-1

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“…For instance, species within the Dunaliella genus, notably high-salt-tolerant green marine microalgae, are proficient in producing products of commercial significance, ranging from carotenoids and polysaccharides to proteins, lipids, and vitamins ( Moura et al, 2020 ). Specifically, Dunaliella tertiolecta is renowned for its lipid accumulation, suitable for biofuel production, and its synthesis of carotenoid pigments like β-Carotene, known for antioxidant, anticancer, and anti-inflammatory attributes ( Ebadi et al, 2022 ). Astoundingly, some strains, dubbed as polyextremophiles, display tolerance to multiple adverse conditions simultaneously.…”

Section: Challenges and Future Directions For Engineering Algaementioning

confidence: 99%

Harnessing genetic engineering to drive economic bioproduct production in algae

Gupta,

Kang,

Pathania

et al. 2024

Front. Bioeng. Biotechnol.

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Our reliance on agriculture for sustenance, healthcare, and resources has been essential since the dawn of civilization. However, traditional agricultural practices are no longer adequate to meet the demands of a burgeoning population amidst climate-driven agricultural challenges. Microalgae emerge as a beacon of hope, offering a sustainable and renewable source of food, animal feed, and energy. Their rapid growth rates, adaptability to non-arable land and non-potable water, and diverse bioproduct range, encompassing biofuels and nutraceuticals, position them as a cornerstone of future resource management. Furthermore, microalgae’s ability to capture carbon aligns with environmental conservation goals. While microalgae offers significant benefits, obstacles in cost-effective biomass production persist, which curtails broader application. This review examines microalgae compared to other host platforms, highlighting current innovative approaches aimed at overcoming existing barriers. These approaches include a range of techniques, from gene editing, synthetic promoters, and mutagenesis to selective breeding and metabolic engineering through transcription factors.

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Section: Challenges and Future Directions For Engineering Algaementioning

confidence: 99%

Harnessing genetic engineering to drive economic bioproduct production in algae

Gupta,

Kang,

Pathania

et al. 2024

Front. Bioeng. Biotechnol.

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Nutritional Benefits of Lycopene and Beta‐Carotene: A Comprehensive Overview

Tufail,

Bader Ul Ain,

Noreen

et al. 2024

Food Science & Nutrition

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Certain carotene components, such as lycopene and beta‐carotene, are found in tomatoes, carrots, sweet potatoes, etc. and are good for human health. It gives plants their distinctive red color. A class of lipid‐soluble natural pigments known as carotenoids is the precursor of vitamin A and is vital for antioxidant defense against peroxides in cells and tissues. This review provides an overview of the current state of knowledge and research on the sources, structures, physiochemical properties, absorption and metabolism, functional advantages, and prevention of many diseases associated with lycopene and beta‐carotene. These antioxidants have been linked to a lower risk of cardiovascular disease and cancer, and they also help draw pollinators to flowers. Carrots and sweet potatoes are also rich sources of beta‐carotene, which strengthens the immune system and improves eye health. The vivid color of many plants reproductive organs, including flowers and fruits, is caused by carotenoid, a secondary metabolite that is produced in plastids. The distinctive red color and many other health advantages are attributed to lycopene. When ingested through food or supplements, lycopene and beta‐carotene help manage and prevent a number of diseases, including cancer, metabolic, inflammatory, cardiovascular, hepatic, ophthalmic, skeletal, and infertility disorders. The main point is that toxicity is uncommon, and these carotenoids are generally accepted to be safe at different doses. Including these nutrients in your diet can improve your general health and provide illness prevention.

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EPR at 80: Carotenoid Radical Cation Detection

Focsan,

Kispert

2024

Appl Magn Reson

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Electron Paramagnetic Resonance (EPR) has proven to be a powerful research tool in the study of carotenoid radicals providing detailed information on their structure, stability, and biological functions. Previously published simultaneous electrochemical and EPR (SEEPR) and high-field/high-frequency (HFEPR) experiments in vitro performed by Kispert’s group and in collaboration with National High Magnetic Field Laboratory (NHMFL) for the HFEPR measurements, were extremely helpful in elucidating the structure of the carotenoid radical cation and obtaining EPR parameters for carotenoids that were further used in the literature for comparison with parameters obtained for in vivo experiments.

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Health Benefits of Beta-Carotene

Cited by 4 publications

References 104 publications

Harnessing genetic engineering to drive economic bioproduct production in algae

Harnessing genetic engineering to drive economic bioproduct production in algae

Nutritional Benefits of Lycopene and Beta‐Carotene: A Comprehensive Overview

EPR at 80: Carotenoid Radical Cation Detection

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