Journal
FOOD & FUNCTION
Volume 5, Issue 3, Pages 413-425Publisher
ROYAL SOC CHEMISTRY
DOI: 10.1039/c3fo60607d
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Funding
- State Oceanic Administration of China
- 973 project [2011CB200904]
- Ministry of Science and Technology of China [2012AA02A707]
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Microalgae are huge natural sources of high-value compounds with health-promoting properties. The carotenoids derived from microalgae have significant antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects, which allow them to provide health benefits. In this article, the bioactivities of microalgal carotenoids are reviewed. Emphasis is placed on astaxanthin, a ketocarotenoid with extraordinary potential for protecting against a wide range of diseases.
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