Haematococcus pluvialis as a potential source of Astaxanthin with diverse applications in industrial sectors: current research and future directions

Haematococcus pluvialis, 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...

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Main Authors: Oslan, Siti Nur Hazwani, Joo, Shun Tan, Oslan, Siti Nurbaya, Matanjun, Patricia, Mohd Mokhtar, Ruzaidi Azli, Shapawi, Rossita, Nurul Huda
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Published: Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute 2021
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http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/97493/1/ABSTRACT.pdf
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author Oslan, Siti Nur Hazwani
Joo, Shun Tan
Oslan, Siti Nurbaya
Matanjun, Patricia
Mohd Mokhtar, Ruzaidi Azli
Shapawi, Rossita
Nurul Huda
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Joo, Shun Tan
Oslan, Siti Nurbaya
Matanjun, Patricia
Mohd Mokhtar, Ruzaidi Azli
Shapawi, Rossita
Nurul Huda
author_sort Oslan, Siti Nur Hazwani
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description Haematococcus pluvialis, 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 H. pluvialis 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.
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spelling upm-974932022-07-27T06:41:00Z http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/97493/ Haematococcus pluvialis as a potential source of Astaxanthin with diverse applications in industrial sectors: current research and future directions Oslan, Siti Nur Hazwani Joo, Shun Tan Oslan, Siti Nurbaya Matanjun, Patricia Mohd Mokhtar, Ruzaidi Azli Shapawi, Rossita Nurul Huda Haematococcus pluvialis, 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 H. pluvialis 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. Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute 2021 Article PeerReviewed text en http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/97493/1/ABSTRACT.pdf Oslan, Siti Nur Hazwani and Joo, Shun Tan and Oslan, Siti Nurbaya and Matanjun, Patricia and Mohd Mokhtar, Ruzaidi Azli and Shapawi, Rossita and Nurul Huda (2021) Haematococcus pluvialis as a potential source of Astaxanthin with diverse applications in industrial sectors: current research and future directions. Molecules, 26 (21). pp. 1-11. ISSN 1420-3049 https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/26/21/6470 10.3390/molecules26216470
spellingShingle Oslan, Siti Nur Hazwani
Joo, Shun Tan
Oslan, Siti Nurbaya
Matanjun, Patricia
Mohd Mokhtar, Ruzaidi Azli
Shapawi, Rossita
Nurul Huda
Haematococcus pluvialis as a potential source of Astaxanthin with diverse applications in industrial sectors: current research and future directions
title Haematococcus pluvialis as a potential source of Astaxanthin with diverse applications in industrial sectors: current research and future directions
title_full Haematococcus pluvialis as a potential source of Astaxanthin with diverse applications in industrial sectors: current research and future directions
title_fullStr Haematococcus pluvialis as a potential source of Astaxanthin with diverse applications in industrial sectors: current research and future directions
title_full_unstemmed Haematococcus pluvialis as a potential source of Astaxanthin with diverse applications in industrial sectors: current research and future directions
title_short Haematococcus pluvialis as a potential source of Astaxanthin with diverse applications in industrial sectors: current research and future directions
title_sort haematococcus pluvialis as a potential source of astaxanthin with diverse applications in industrial sectors: current research and future directions
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