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Safety of astaxanthin for its use as a novel food in food supplements

open access: yesEFSA 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
doaj   +1 more source

Ocular Manifestations of Metabolic Syndrome: A Systemic Vascular Phenotype

open access: yesDiabetes, Obesity and Metabolism, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Context Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is defined by central obesity, insulin resistance, hypertension and dyslipidemia. MetS affects over one‐third of US adults. Beyond its cardiovascular burden, MetS has clinically relevant associations with ocular health and may contribute to a systemic vascular and neuro‐metabolic phenotype involving the retina,
Ron T. Varghese, Ansu A. John
wiley   +1 more source

Ultrafast Time-Resolved Spectroscopy of Xanthophylls at Low Temperature [PDF]

open access: yes, 2016
Many of the spectroscopic features and photophysical properties of xanthophylls and their role in energy transfer to chlorophyll can be accounted for on the basis of a three-state model. The characteristically strong visible absorption of xanthophylls is
Dariusz M. Niedzwiedzki (1417606)   +3 more
core   +1 more source

Recent advances of emergent extraction technologies to enhance bioactive compounds extraction of microalgae—An overview towards application in cosmetics

open access: yesInternational Journal of Cosmetic Science, EarlyView.
Microalgae extracts show immense potential in cosmetics for their bioactivities; emerging extraction techniques enhance bioactive compound yield from microalgae. Abstract Microalgae have attracted significant interest in numerous sectors, particularly in the cosmetic industries, owing to their rich composition of bioactive compounds. This paper aims to
Alireza Mousakhani Ganjeh   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Stimulatory effect of auxins and cytokinins on carotenes, with differential effects on xanthophylls in the green alga Chlorella pyrenoidosa Chick.

open access: yesActa 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
doaj   +1 more source

Reconfiguring biofortification strategies to transform food systems and address micronutrient deficiency of the 21st century

open access: yesJournal of Integrative Plant Biology, EarlyView.
This review explores how to make staple foods and horticultural crops more nutritious, including how artificial intelligence‐based screening of gene banks helps deploy nutritionally rich germplasm into breeding. Genome editing can help develop crops richer in minerals, vitamins, and health‐promoting compounds, supporting healthier diets and more ...
Rhowell Jr. N. Tiozon   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Xanthophylls in microalgae: From biosynthesis to biotechnological mass production and application [PDF]

open access: yes, 2003
Xanthophylls are oxygenated carotenoids that serve a variety of functions in photosynthetic organisms and are essential for survival of the organism. Within the last decade, major advances have been made in the elucidation of the molecular genetics and ...
Jin, E   +4 more
core  

Strigolactone‐mediated architecture regulation and stress resilience: Insights and innovations for crop breeding

open access: yesJournal of Integrative Plant Biology, EarlyView.
This review summarizes the discovery, biosynthesis, and transport of strigolactone, and the D14‐D3/MAX2‐D53/SMXLs signaling module. It highlights diverse roles of strigolactone in plant architecture, stress responses, and crop breeding, including species‐specific functions, hormonal crosstalk, and agricultural applications.
Qingliang Hu, Jiayang Li, Bing Wang
wiley   +1 more source

Orchid genome evolution and trait innovation

open access: yesJournal of Integrative Plant Biology, EarlyView.
Orchids became one of the world's most diverse plant groups through genome‐driven innovations, unique relationships with fungi and pollinators, and remarkable adaptability. This review explains the origins of orchids and the evolution of their distinctive life forms, flowers, and ecological strategies and highlights promising directions for future ...
Meng‐Yao Zeng   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

xanthophylls

open access: yes, 2014
Citation: 'xanthophylls' in the IUPAC Compendium of Chemical Terminology, 3rd ed.; International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry; 2006. Online version 3.0.1, 2019. 10.1351/goldbook.X06697 • License: The IUPAC Gold Book is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike CC BY-SA 4.0 International for individual terms.
openaire   +1 more source

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