Production Methods, Biological Activity and Potential Application Prospects of Astaxanthin
Astaxanthin (AST), a ketocarotenoid, is prevalent in aquatic life forms. AST has a variety of health-promoting effects, such as anti-oxidation, anti-cancer, eye protection, anti-inflammatory, immune regulation, skin care, anti-diabetes, neuroprotection, etc. It holds significant potential for applic...
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| author | Fajian Ren Chaolong Rao Qiwen Xiang Jiayu Wen Qiuju Dai He Li Jiayu Liang Yan Chen Cheng Peng |
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| description | Astaxanthin (AST), a ketocarotenoid, is prevalent in aquatic life forms. AST has a variety of health-promoting effects, such as anti-oxidation, anti-cancer, eye protection, anti-inflammatory, immune regulation, skin care, anti-diabetes, neuroprotection, etc. It holds significant potential for applications in healthcare products, food additives, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and aquaculture. The production capacity of AST limits its wide application to a certain extent. The instability and safety risks associated with the chemical synthesis of AST have led to increased interest in its biosynthetic pathway. In this paper, the synthesis pathway, biological activity, and application prospects of AST were reviewed. To enhance the market accessibility of AST, investigating innovative synthesis techniques and its emergent biological effects is crucial. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-b00a6f6bcdf1459daedb523a3bbb8ce32025-08-20T03:24:33ZengMDPI AGFoods2304-81582025-06-011412210310.3390/foods14122103Production Methods, Biological Activity and Potential Application Prospects of AstaxanthinFajian Ren0Chaolong Rao1Qiwen Xiang2Jiayu Wen3Qiuju Dai4He Li5Jiayu Liang6Yan Chen7Cheng Peng8School of Public Health, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 611137, ChinaSchool of Public Health, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 611137, ChinaSchool of Public Health, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 611137, ChinaSchool of Public Health, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 611137, ChinaSchool of Public Health, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 611137, ChinaSchool of Public Health, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 611137, ChinaSchool of Public Health, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 611137, ChinaSchool of Public Health, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 611137, ChinaState Key Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine Resources in Southwest China, Chengdu 611137, ChinaAstaxanthin (AST), a ketocarotenoid, is prevalent in aquatic life forms. AST has a variety of health-promoting effects, such as anti-oxidation, anti-cancer, eye protection, anti-inflammatory, immune regulation, skin care, anti-diabetes, neuroprotection, etc. It holds significant potential for applications in healthcare products, food additives, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and aquaculture. The production capacity of AST limits its wide application to a certain extent. The instability and safety risks associated with the chemical synthesis of AST have led to increased interest in its biosynthetic pathway. In this paper, the synthesis pathway, biological activity, and application prospects of AST were reviewed. To enhance the market accessibility of AST, investigating innovative synthesis techniques and its emergent biological effects is crucial.https://www.mdpi.com/2304-8158/14/12/2103astaxanthinketocarotenoidsourcebiological activitymechanismsapplication prospects |
| spellingShingle | Fajian Ren Chaolong Rao Qiwen Xiang Jiayu Wen Qiuju Dai He Li Jiayu Liang Yan Chen Cheng Peng Production Methods, Biological Activity and Potential Application Prospects of Astaxanthin Foods astaxanthin ketocarotenoid source biological activity mechanisms application prospects |
| title | Production Methods, Biological Activity and Potential Application Prospects of Astaxanthin |
| title_full | Production Methods, Biological Activity and Potential Application Prospects of Astaxanthin |
| title_fullStr | Production Methods, Biological Activity and Potential Application Prospects of Astaxanthin |
| title_full_unstemmed | Production Methods, Biological Activity and Potential Application Prospects of Astaxanthin |
| title_short | Production Methods, Biological Activity and Potential Application Prospects of Astaxanthin |
| title_sort | production methods biological activity and potential application prospects of astaxanthin |
| topic | astaxanthin ketocarotenoid source biological activity mechanisms application prospects |
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