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Food Science and Human WellnessAtherosclerosis, as the most prevalent form of cardiovascular disease, is characterized by oxidized lowdensity lipoprotein (ox-LDL) accumulation in the vascular wall, increased inflammation of the large arteries, dysfunction of the endothelial cells (ECs)
Yuting Su +3 more
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Safety of astaxanthin for its use as a novel food in food supplements
EFSA Journal, 2020 Following a request from the European Commission, the Panel on Nutrition, Novel Foods and Food Allergens (NDA) was asked to deliver an opinion on the safety of astaxanthin when used as a novel food in food supplements at maximum levels of 8 mg/day ...
EFSA Panel on Nutrition, Novel Foods and Food Allergens (NDA) +29 more
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Acta Societatis Botanicorum Poloniae, 2014 Research concerning the influence of auxins and cytokinins on the content of carotenoids in Chlorella pyrenoidosa (Chlorophyceae) has been conducted. The strongest stimulating effect on carotenoids content in Ch.
Romuald Czerpak, Andrzej Bajguz
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Advanced Sustainable Systems, EarlyView.Microorganisms colonizing photovoltaic surfaces in the Atacama desert form biofilms that enhance particle adhesion and reduce energy yield. This study identifies UV‐resistant bacteria and carotenoid‐producing strains that interfere with PV performance.
Douglas Olivares +8 more
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Enhanced Production of Astaxanthin and Zeaxanthin by Paracoccus Sp. LL1 Through Random Mutagenesis
Biotechnology and Applied Biochemistry, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Astaxanthin, a high‐value carotenoid with potent antioxidant and anti‐inflammatory activities, is increasingly in demand in various industries. This study reports the successful enhancement of astaxanthin and zeaxanthin production in Paracoccus sp. LL1 through random mutagenesis using ethyl methanesulfonate (EMS).
Anoth Maharjan, Beom Soo Kim
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Correlation and path analysis in african marigold (Tagetes erecta L.) [PDF]
Electronic Journal of Plant Breeding, 2010 An investigation was carried out with 34 genotypes of African marigold to asses association of yieldcomponents and their direct and indirect effects on flower yield. Results of correlation analysis indicated that theflower yield per plant was found to be
P.Karuppaiah and P.Senthil Kumar
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A New Era for Using Natural Pigments: The Case of the C50 Carotenoid Called Bacterioruberin
Biotechnology and Applied Biochemistry, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Haloarchaea are extremophilic microorganisms belonging to the Archaea domain that require high salt concentrations to live, thus inhabiting ecosystems like salty ponds, salty marshes, or extremely salty lagoons. They are more abundant and widely distributed worldwide than initially expected.
Micaela Giani +5 more
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BMEMat, EarlyView.Efficient drug delivery to the posterior segment of the eye has long been a challenging issue due to the complex ocular barriers. The review focuses on the promise held by nanoplatforms for barrier penetration and the key mechanisms involved, also highlighting their advantages in achieving efficient drug delivery and superior treatment of PSEDs ...
Yifan Shen +7 more
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Marine silicon for biomedical sustainability
BMEMat, EarlyView.Schematic illustrating marine silicon for biomedical engineering. Abstract Despite momentous divergence from oceanic origin, human beings and marine organisms exhibit elemental homology through silicon utilization. Notably, silicon serves as a critical constituent in multiple biomedical processes.
Yahui Han +3 more
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Biosynthesis of food constituents: Natural pigments. Part 2 - a review
Czech Journal of Food Sciences, 2008 This review article is a part of the survey of the generally accepted biosynthetic pathways that lead to the most important natural pigments in organisms closely related to foods and feeds.
Jan Velíšek +2 more
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