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astaxanthine

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Description

astaxanthine: a keto form of carotene; pigment in flesh of Scottish salmon (Salmo salar) crustacoa-lobster (Homarus gammarus, flamingo feathers; structure; a carotenoid without vitamin A activity, has shown anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory activities [Medical Subject Headings (MeSH), National Library of Medicine, extracted Dec-2023]

astaxanthin : A carotenone that consists of beta,beta-carotene-4,4'-dione bearing two hydroxy substituents at positions 3 and 3' (the 3S,3'S diastereomer). A carotenoid pigment found mainly in animals (crustaceans, echinoderms) but also occurring in plants. It can occur free (as a red pigment), as an ester, or as a blue, brown or green chromoprotein. [Chemical Entities of Biological Interest (ChEBI), Hastings J, Owen G, Dekker A, Ennis M, Kale N, Muthukrishnan V, Turner S, Swainston N, Mendes P, Steinbeck C. (2016). ChEBI in 2016: Improved services and an expanding collection of metabolites. Nucleic Acids Res]

Cross-References

ID SourceID
PubMed CID5281224
CHEMBL ID1255871
CHEBI ID40968
SCHEMBL ID20047
MeSH IDM0047832

Synonyms (84)

Synonym
AKOS015841055
nsc-635689
LMPR01070263
(3s,3's)-3,3'-dihydroxy-beta,beta-carotene-4,4'-dione
C08580
472-61-7
(3s,3's)-astaxanthin
astaxanthin
3,3'-dihydroxy-beta,beta-carotene-4,4'-dione
nsc 635689
ccris 7118
ovoester
3,3'-dihydroxy-beta,beta-carotene-4,4'-dione, (3s,3's)-
einecs 207-451-4
astaxanthine
astaxanthin, all-trans-, (3s,3's)-
3,3'-dihydroxy-beta-carotene-4,4'-dione
hsdb 7468
astaxanthin, (3s,3's)-
3,3'-dihydroxy-4,4'-diketo-beta,beta-carotene
(6s)-6-hydroxy-3-[(1e,3e,5e,7e,9e,11e,13e,15e,17e)-18-[(4s)-4-hydroxy-2,6,6-trimethyl-3-oxocyclohexen-1-yl]-3,7,12,16-tetramethyloctadeca-1,3,5,7,9,11,13,15,17-nonaenyl]-2,4,4-trimethylcyclohex-2-en-1-one
astaxanthin, 5% active
M01303
A827177
3,3'-dihydroxy-beta,beta-carotene-4,4'-dione;(s)-6-hydroxy-3-((1e,3e,5e,7e,9e,11e,13e,15e,17e)-18-((s)-4-hydroxy-2,6,6-trimethyl-3-oxocyclohex-1-enyl)-3,7,12,16-tetramethyloctadeca-1,3,5,7,9,11,13,15,17-nonaenyl)-2,4,4-trimethylcyclohex-2-enone;
BCP9000329
S3834
unii-8xpw32pr7i
8xpw32pr7i ,
e 161j
CHEBI:40968 ,
all-trans-(3s,3's)-astaxanthin
astareal
lucantin pink
trans-astaxanthin
(3s,3's)-all-trans-astaxanthin
carophyll pink
astaxin
bioastin
astaxanthin, all-trans-
natupink
all-trans-astaxanthin
astaxanthin (6ci)
bioastin oleoresin
AKOS015895756
e161j
CHEMBL1255871
astaxanthin [mart.]
3,3'-dihydroxy-4,4'-diketo-.beta.-carotene
astaxanthin [inci]
astaxanthin [hsdb]
astaxanthin [usp-rs]
(3s,3's)-3,3'-dihydroxy-.beta.,.beta.-carotene-4,4'-dione
astaxanthin [mi]
astaxanthin [vandf]
astaxanthin [who-dd]
.beta.,.beta.-carotene-4,4'-dione, 3,3'-dihydroxy-, (3s,3's)-
SCHEMBL20047
3s,3's-astaxanthin
astaxantin
Q-200655
3,3'-dihydroxy-.beta.,.beta.-carotene-4,4'-dione, (3s,3's)-
.beta.-carotene-4,4'-dione, 3,3'-dihydroxy-, all-trans-
astaxanthin, >=98% (hplc)
AC-8760
all-trans-astaxanthin, analytical standard
all-trans-3,3'-dihydroxy-b-carotene-4,4'-dione (8ci)
all-trans-3,3'-dihydroxy-beta-carotene-4,4'-dione (8ci)
b-carotene-4,4'-dione
beta-carotene-4,4'-dione
DB06543
(6s,6's)-3,3'-((1e,3e,5e,7e,9e,11e,13e,15e,17e)-3,7,12,16-tetramethyloctadeca-1,3,5,7,9,11,13,15,17-nonaene-1,18-diyl)bis(6-hydroxy-2,4,4-trimethylcyclohex-2-enone)
algae haematococcus pluvialis
BCP05821
DTXSID00893777
Q413740
HY-B2163
CS-0020413
mfcd00672621
AS-14095
3-(4,6-dimethyl-2-oxo-2h-pyrimidin-1-yl)-propionicacid
HMS3885C08
CCG-270185
(6s)-6-hydroxy-3-[(1e,3e,5e,7e,9e,11e,13e,15e,17e)-18-[(4s)-4-hydroxy-2,6,6-trimethyl-3-oxo-1-cyclohexenyl]-3,7,12,16-tetramethyloctadeca-1,3,5,7,9,11,13,15,17-nonaenyl]-2,4,4-trimethyl-1-cyclohex-2-enone

Research Excerpts

Overview

Astaxanthine is a polar carotenoid metabolite derived from a proprietary prodrug, Xancor. It has potent antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and cell protective properties. The precise mechanism of action is unknown.

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"Astaxanthine is a polar carotenoid metabolite derived from a proprietary prodrug, Xancor, which aligns parallel with the membrane phospholipids exhibiting potent antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and cell protective properties, although the precise mechanism of action is unknown. "( The in vitro effects of Xancor, a synthetic astaxanthine derivative, on hemostatic biomarkers in aspirin-naïve and aspirin-treated subjects with multiple risk factors for vascular disease.
Goodin, T; Malinin, A; Pashkow, F; Serebruany, V,
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"Astaxanthine (ASTx) is a novel carotenoid nutraceutical occurring in many crustaceans and red yeasts. "( Astaxanthine secured apoptotic death of PC12 cells induced by beta-amyloid peptide 25-35: its molecular action targets.
Chang, CH; Chen, CY; Chiou, JY; Peng, CH; Peng, RY, 2010
)
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Treatment

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"Astaxanthine treatment significantly decreased hepatic conversion of XDH to XO and tissue protein carbonyl levels following IR injury."( Effect of astaxanthin on hepatocellular injury following ischemia/reperfusion.
Aslan, M; Cort, A; Curek, GD; Demir, N; Elpek, GO; Ozturk, S; Savas, B; Yucel, G, 2010
)
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Toxicity

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" Serum biochemical examinations showed dose-related increase in cholesterol, but the differences were slight and not defined as an adverse effect."( [A 13-week subchronic oral toxicity study of haematococcus color in F344 rats].
Furuya, T; Inoue, T; Kaneko, T; Ogawa, Y; Ono, A; Saitoh, M; Sekita, K; Umemura, T, 1999
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" Histopathology examinations did not reveal adverse effects except for a marginal increase in pigment in the straight proximal tubule of the kidney in 5/10 female rats treated with the high-dose."( Safety assessment of astaxanthin-rich microalgae biomass: Acute and subchronic toxicity studies in rats.
Elfving, E; Lignell, A; Pettersson, A; Soni, MG; Stewart, JS, 2008
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" Our observations support that ingestion of [3S, 3'S]-Astaxanthin of up to 700-920 mg/kg bw/day in rats in a gelatin/carbohydrate formulation is without adverse effects."( Safety assessment of [3S, 3'S]-astaxanthin--Subchronic toxicity study in rats.
Becker, M; Buesen, R; Carvalho, S; Gröters, S; Schulte, S; Strauss, V; Treumann, S; van Ravenzwaay, B, 2015
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" Acetaldehyde, the most toxic metabolite of ethanol, mediates the brain tissue damage and cognitive dysfunction induced by chronic excessive alcohol consumption."( Astaxanthin Inhibits Acetaldehyde-Induced Cytotoxicity in SH-SY5Y Cells by Modulating Akt/CREB and p38MAPK/ERK Signaling Pathways.
Lin, X; Yan, T; Zhang, X; Zhao, Y, 2016
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"0 mg/g astaxanthin crystal, administration of the astaxanthin crystal to 25-27 pregnant female rats in each group throughout the period of organogenesis (G6-G15) produced no adverse effects on fetal organogenesis."( Safety assessment of astaxanthin derived from engineered Escherichia coli K-12 using a 13-week repeated dose oral toxicity study and a prenatal developmental toxicity study in rats.
Chen, CH; Chiou, MH; Lin, JY; Lin, YJ; Wang, DS, 2017
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" The performances of acetone and ethanol, Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) solvents, were explored."( Extraction of astaxanthin from microalga Haematococcus pluvialis in red phase by using generally recognized as safe solvents and accelerated extraction.
Casella, P; Cerbone, A; Chianese, S; Ferraro, A; Hristoforou, E; Karatza, D; Larocca, V; Mehariya, S; Molino, A; Musmarra, D; Rimauro, J, 2018
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"This study investigated the toxic effects of an antineoplastic agent, cisplatin (CIS), on retinal cells and the potential capacity of astaxanthin (ASTA) to elicit a future therapeutic protocol in CIS-induced retinal toxicity."( The protective effects of astaxanthin against cisplatin-induced retinal toxicity.
Akyildiz, K; Fındık, H; Gökhan Aslan, M; Mercantepe, T; Okutucu, M; Tumkaya, L; Yılmaz, A, 2019
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" Evaluating the maximum safe daily intake of AX is important when setting dose levels for these products and currently, there are discrepancies in recommendations by different regulatory authorities."( Astaxanthin: How much is too much? A safety review.
Brendler, T; Williamson, EM, 2019
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Pharmacokinetics

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" The pharmacokinetic parameters of astaxanthin were dose dependent after its intravenous administration, due to the saturable hepatic metabolism of astaxanthin, but dose independent after oral administration."( Pharmacokinetics and first-pass metabolism of astaxanthin in rats.
Choi, HD; Kang, HE; Lee, MG; Shin, WG; Yang, SH, 2011
)
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Compound-Compound Interactions

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" Here we hypothesize that the platelet-activating factor receptor antagonist ginkgolide B (GB) in combination with the antioxidant carotenoid astaxanthin (ASX) suppresses T cell activation comparably to two commonly-used antihistamines: cetirizine dihydrochloride (CTZ) and azelastine (AZE)."( In vitro effects of astaxanthin combined with ginkgolide B on T lymphocyte activation in peripheral blood mononuclear cells from asthmatic subjects.
Abal, AT; Abul, HT; Haines, DD; Mahmoud, FF; Onadeko, BO; Wise, JA, 2004
)
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"The present study was performed to investigate the effect of astaxanthin in combination with other antioxidants against oxidative damage in streptozotocin (STZ)-induced diabetic Osteogenic Disorder Shionogi (ODS) rats."( Effect of astaxanthin in combination with alpha-tocopherol or ascorbic acid against oxidative damage in diabetic ODS rats.
Nakano, M; Nguyen, VC; Onodera, A; Saito, E; Takahashi, J; Tanabe, M; Yajima, K, 2008
)
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" It is hypothesized that the platelet activating factor receptor antagonist ginkgolide B (GB) and the carotenoid antioxidant astaxanthin (ASX) interact with antihistamines cetirizine dihydrochloride (CTZ) and azelastine (AZE) to potentiate their ability to downregulate potentially pathological immune activation."( In vitro suppression of lymphocyte activation in patients with seasonal allergic rhinitis and pollen-related asthma by cetirizine or azelastine in combination with ginkgolide B or astaxanthin.
Abal, A; Al-Awadhi, R; Al-Sharah, S; Arifhodzic, N; Azeamouzi, C; Haines, D; Mahmoud, FF; Tosaki, A, 2012
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" However, there is no clinical study using astaxanthin combined with collagen hydrolysate."( Supplementating with dietary astaxanthin combined with collagen hydrolysate improves facial elasticity and decreases matrix metalloproteinase-1 and -12 expression: a comparative study with placebo.
Cho, HH; Cho, S; Chung, JH; Lee, SR; Shin, MH; Yoon, HS, 2014
)
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" Astaxanthinin, combined with vitamin E, vitamin C, and calorie restriction, was able to ameliorate, in part, infertility in male rats."( Effect of Astaxanthin, Vitamin E, and Vitamin C in Combination with Calorie Restriction on Sperm Quality and Quantity in Male Rats.
Rahbar, AR; Shakoori Mahmoodabadi, MM; Vahidinia, A, 2017
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" Based on these findings, we hypothesised that antioxidants that interact with Asx at the terminal ring and polyene moieties may enhance the antioxidative activity."( Enhancement of antioxidative activity of astaxanthin by combination with an antioxidant capable of forming intermolecular interactions.
Fukuta, T; Hirai, S; Kogure, K; Maoka, T; Yoshida, T, 2020
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"This work aimed to explore the application and optimization of the electrophysiological monitoring system to real-time monitor the exercise-induced fatigue (EIF) animals and investigate the intervention mechanism of hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) combined with natural astaxanthin (NAX) on EIF."( Mechanism of Hyperbaric Oxygen Combined with Astaxanthin Mediating Keap1/Nrf2/HO-1 Pathway to Improve Exercise Fatigue in Mice.
Gao, B; Zhang, Z, 2022
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" The mice were randomly divided into a control group (CG), EIF group (EG), HBO treatment (HBO) group, and HBO combined with NAX treatment (HBO + NAX) group."( Mechanism of Hyperbaric Oxygen Combined with Astaxanthin Mediating Keap1/Nrf2/HO-1 Pathway to Improve Exercise Fatigue in Mice.
Gao, B; Zhang, Z, 2022
)
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"Therefore, the feature extraction and classification system of ECG signal combined with surface EMG signal could realize real-time monitoring of EIF status."( Mechanism of Hyperbaric Oxygen Combined with Astaxanthin Mediating Keap1/Nrf2/HO-1 Pathway to Improve Exercise Fatigue in Mice.
Gao, B; Zhang, Z, 2022
)
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Bioavailability

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" Lycopene was not as well absorbed as AST."( A comparison of lycopene and astaxanthin absorption from corn oil and olive oil emulsions.
Clark, RM; Furr, HC; She, L; Yao, L, 2000
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" However, bioavailability can be enhanced in the presence of fat."( Oral bioavailability of the antioxidant astaxanthin in humans is enhanced by incorporation of lipid based formulations.
Höglund, P; Lignell, A; Mercke Odeberg, J; Pettersson, A, 2003
)
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"Oral bioavailability of natural and synthetic carotenoids is generally poor in rodents, and this has limited the ability to test these antioxidant compounds in well-defined rodent models of human disease."( Plasma appearance and tissue accumulation of non-esterified, free astaxanthin in C57BL/6 mice after oral dosing of a disodium disuccinate diester of astaxanthin (Heptax).
Lockwood, SF; Showalter, LA; Weinman, SA; Østerlie, M, 2004
)
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" All these results provide important information on the effects of dietary factors on the bioavailability and bioactivity of trans-astaxanthin."( Isomerization of trans-astaxanthin induced by copper(II) ion in ethanol.
Chen, F; Hu, X; Liao, X; Wang, Z; Zhao, G; Zhao, L, 2005
)
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"In the current study, the improved oral bioavailability of a synthetic astaxanthin derivative (Cardax; disodium disuccinate astaxanthin) was utilized to evaluate its potential effects as a cardioprotective agent after 7-day subchronic oral administration as a feed supplement to Sprague-Dawley rats."( Seven day oral supplementation with Cardax (disodium disuccinate astaxanthin) provides significant cardioprotection and reduces oxidative stress in rats.
Gross, GJ; Hazen, SL; Lockwood, SF, 2006
)
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" Data generated from this study compares well with in vivo bioavailability studies."( Comparison of the uptake and secretion of carotene and xanthophyll carotenoids by Caco-2 intestinal cells.
O'Brien, N; O'Sullivan, L; Ryan, L, 2007
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"The objective of the present study was to investigate the bioavailability and the configurational isomer distribution of the carotenoid astaxanthin (AST) in human plasma after ingestion of wild (Oncorhynchus spp."( Bioavailability of astaxanthin stereoisomers from wild (Oncorhynchus spp.) and aquacultured (Salmo salar) salmon in healthy men: a randomised, double-blind study.
Briviba, K; Bub, A; Moeseneder, J; Rechkemmer, G; Rüfer, CE, 2008
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" There have been at least eight clinical studies conducted in over 180 humans using astaxanthin to assess its safety, bioavailability and clinical aspects relevant to oxidative stress, inflammation or the cardiovascular system."( Astaxanthin, oxidative stress, inflammation and cardiovascular disease.
Coombes, JS; Fassett, RG, 2009
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" The timing of administration greatly affected astaxanthin bioavailability including the area under the curve (AUC(0-168), 2,968 + or - 959 microg h/l in the before-meal group vs."( Bioavailability of astaxanthin in Haematococcus algal extract: the effects of timing of diet and smoking habits.
Ishikura, M; Maoka, T; Okada, Y, 2009
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" To conclude, the poor bioavailability of AST can be improved by liposomal encapsulation, which can be a good adjuvant remedy in gamma radiotherapy."( Improved membrane transport of astaxanthine by liposomal encapsulation.
Chang, CH; Chyau, CC; Peng, CH; Peng, RY, 2010
)
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" The safety, bioavailability and effects of astaxanthin on oxidative stress and inflammation that have relevance to the pathophysiology of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, have been assessed in a small number of clinical studies."( Astaxanthin: a potential therapeutic agent in cardiovascular disease.
Coombes, JS; Fassett, RG, 2011
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" Limited, short duration and small sample size studies have assessed the effects of astaxanthin on oxidative stress and inflammation biomarkers and have investigated bioavailability and safety."( Astaxanthin in cardiovascular health and disease.
Coombes, JS; Fassett, RG, 2012
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"Carotenoid bioavailability is affected by numerous factors."( Effects of physicochemical properties of carotenoids on their bioaccessibility, intestinal cell uptake, and blood and tissue concentrations.
Borel, P; Dangles, O; Gleize, B; Landrier, JF; Sy, C; Veyrat, CC, 2012
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" Bioavailability of astaxanthin in animals was enhanced after feeding Haematococcus biomass as a source of astaxanthin."( Astaxanthin: sources, extraction, stability, biological activities and its commercial applications--a review.
Ambati, RR; Aswathanarayana, RG; Phang, SM; Ravi, S, 2014
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" This indicated that calves well absorbed fewer polar xanthophylls, echinenone and (3R)-3-hydroxyechinenone compared to the polar xanthophyll, astaxanthin."( Accumulation of xanthophylls from the phaffia yeast (Xanthophyllomyces dendrorhrous) in calves.
Katamoto, H; Kitahara, G; Maoka, T; Moritomo, Y; Okada, T; Tani, C; Tani, M, 2014
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"The incorporation of lipophilic nutrients, such as astaxanthin (a fat soluble carotenoid) in nanodispersion systems can either increase the water solubility, stability and bioavailability or widen their applications in aqueous food and pharmaceutical formulations."( Preparation of astaxanthin nanodispersions using gelatin-based stabilizer systems.
Al-Resayes, SI; Anarjan, N; Malmiri, HJ; Nehdi, IA; Sbihi, HM; Tan, CP, 2014
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"Astaxanthin extracted from Pomacea canaliculata eggs was made into free-form astaxanthin powder (FFAP) and its effects on lipid metabolism, liver function, antioxidants activities and astaxanthin absorption rate were investigated."( In Vivo Effects of Free Form Astaxanthin Powder on Anti-Oxidation and Lipid Metabolism with High-Cholesterol Diet.
Chen, YY; Lee, PC; Liu, LY; Wu, YL, 2015
)
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" Although the provitamin A keto-carotenoids from sapote were highly bioaccessible, their qualitative and quantitative in vivo bioavailability and their conversion to vitamin A remains to be confirmed."( Deposition Form and Bioaccessibility of Keto-carotenoids from Mamey Sapote (Pouteria sapota), Red Bell Pepper (Capsicum annuum), and Sockeye Salmon (Oncorhynchus nerka) Filet.
Carle, R; Chacón-Ordóñez, T; Esquivel, P; Jiménez, VM; Schweiggert, RM, 2016
)
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" However, its drawbacks of poor aqueous solubility and low bioavailability have limited its utility."( Improved Hepatoprotective Effect of Liposome-Encapsulated Astaxanthin in Lipopolysaccharide-Induced Acute Hepatotoxicity.
Chang, CC; Chiu, CH; Chyau, CC; Lin, ST; Peng, RY, 2016
)
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" However, some studies have shown some limitations after oral administration such as low stability, bioavailability and bioefficacy, revealing a need for the implementation of new biomaterials to act as astaxanthin vehicles in vivo."( Astaxanthin-antioxidant impact on excessive Reactive Oxygen Species generation induced by ischemia and reperfusion injury.
Gueguen, V; Letourneur, D; Pavon-Djavid, G; Zuluaga, M, 2018
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"The thermal stability and bioavailability of ASD were higher than that of the non-esterified free AST and common free AST, respectively."( Synthesis, stability and bioavailability of astaxanthin succinate diester.
Qiao, X; Wang, Y; Xu, J; Xue, C; Yang, L; Zhang, T; Zhou, Q, 2018
)
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"Emulsion-based delivery systems have been fabricated and developed to increase the bioavailability of astaxanthin and alpha-tocopherol as active compounds for various biomedical applications."( Astaxanthin-alpha tocopherol nanoemulsion formulation by emulsification methods: Investigation on anticancer, wound healing, and antibacterial effects.
Chun, BS; Kang, HW; Kim, H; Saravana, PS; Shanmugapriya, K, 2018
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" The specific and diverse characteristic of the marine matrix determines the bioavailability of carotenoids, some of them unique in the nature."( Bioaccessibility of Marine Carotenoids.
Pérez-Gálvez, A; Roca, M; Viera, I, 2018
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"To determine if ingestion of lycosome-formulated dark chocolate (DC) containing astaxanthin (ASTX) improves bioavailability of ASTX and affects markers of hypoxia and oxidative stress in aging individuals."( Markers of Hypoxia and Oxidative Stress in Aging Volunteers Ingesting Lycosomal Formulation of Dark Chocolate Containing Astaxanthin.
Bashmakov, YK; Chalyk, NE; Chernyshova, MP; Klochkov, VA; Kyle, NH; Petyaev, IM; Pristensky, DV, 2018
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" Last group of the individuals was given 10 gr of a lycosomal formulation of DC containing 7 mg of co-crystalized ASTX (L-DC-ASTX), a newly developed highly bioavailable nutraceutical composition of DC containing 2 groups of antioxidants (cocoa flavanols and ASTX)."( Markers of Hypoxia and Oxidative Stress in Aging Volunteers Ingesting Lycosomal Formulation of Dark Chocolate Containing Astaxanthin.
Bashmakov, YK; Chalyk, NE; Chernyshova, MP; Klochkov, VA; Kyle, NH; Petyaev, IM; Pristensky, DV, 2018
)
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"The nutraceutical formulation of DC and ASTX with an enhanced bioavailability of ASTX can be efficiently used for the correction of oxidative status in aging individuals."( Markers of Hypoxia and Oxidative Stress in Aging Volunteers Ingesting Lycosomal Formulation of Dark Chocolate Containing Astaxanthin.
Bashmakov, YK; Chalyk, NE; Chernyshova, MP; Klochkov, VA; Kyle, NH; Petyaev, IM; Pristensky, DV, 2018
)
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"From the present study, it can be concluded that astaxanthin esters had a higher thermal stability and higher bioavailability than free-form astaxanthin."( Thermal stability and oral absorbability of astaxanthin esters from Haematococcus pluvialis in Balb/c mice.
Gu, C; Xu, J; Xue, C; Yang, L; Zhou, Q, 2019
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"In this research, astaxanthin-rich nanopowder was prepared by nanoencapsulation and freeze-drying techniques with enhanced bioavailability and antioxidant activities."( Water-dispersible astaxanthin-rich nanopowder: preparation, oral safety and antioxidant activity in vivo.
Dong, P; Guan, L; Li, J; Liang, X; Liu, B; Liu, J; Tian, H; Wu, G; Yu, H, 2019
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"31) than all- E-astaxanthin and 9 Z-astaxanthin, which at least partially supports the higher bioavailability of 13 Z-astaxanthin observed in vivo by others."( Anti-Inflammatory Effects of Different Astaxanthin Isomers and the Roles of Lipid Transporters in the Cellular Transport of Astaxanthin Isomers in Caco-2 Cell Monolayers.
Chen, Y; Hassan, YI; Liu, R; Tsao, R; Yang, C; Zhang, H; Zhang, L, 2019
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" Moreover, the phospholipid bound nature of fatty acids found in KO improves bioavailability and efficiency of absorption, thus supporting the belief that KO may offer a superior method of dietary n-3 delivery."( Can krill oil be of use for counteracting neuroinflammatory processes induced by high fat diet and aging?
Andraka, JM; Marchalant, Y; Sharma, N, 2020
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" Despite its well-documented pleiotropic actions and demonstrated clinical efficacy, its bioavailability in humans is low and limited because of its hydrophobicity and poor dissolution in enteric fluids."( Sublingual Delivery of Astaxanthin through a Novel Ascorbyl Palmitate-Based Nanoemulsion: Preliminary Data.
Biagi, D; Cicero, AFG; Fratter, A, 2019
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" However, its therapeutic effect is limited due to low bioavailability and poor aqueous solubility."( Chitosan-caseinate-dextran ternary complex nanoparticles for potential oral delivery of astaxanthin with significantly improved bioactivity.
Fleming, E; Hu, Q; Hu, S; Lee, JY; Luo, Y, 2020
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" The nanoencapsulation of astaxanthin to improve its bioaccessibility, bioavailability and bioactivity is further reviewed."( Recent Advances in Astaxanthin Micro/Nanoencapsulation to Improve Its Stability and Functionality as a Food Ingredient.
Calvo, MM; Gómez-Estaca, J; Martínez-Álvarez, Ó, 2020
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" The purpose of this study is to investigate the promotion effect of oil matrixes on the stability, antioxidant activity, bioaccessibility and bioavailability of Asta-E."( Influence of oil matrixes on stability, antioxidant activity, bioaccessibility and bioavailability of astaxanthin ester.
Cao, Y; Gu, J; Luan, T; Qiao, X; Xu, J; Xue, C; Yang, L, 2021
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" The results demonstrated that the bioaccessibility and bioavailability of Asta-E increased with the increase of fatty acid chain length of oil matrixes (triglyceride oleate > triglyceride caprylate > triglyceride butyrate), as well as with the decrease of unsaturation degree (olive oil > corn oil > fish oil)."( Influence of oil matrixes on stability, antioxidant activity, bioaccessibility and bioavailability of astaxanthin ester.
Cao, Y; Gu, J; Luan, T; Qiao, X; Xu, J; Xue, C; Yang, L, 2021
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"Monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFA) and long-chain triglyceride (LCT) in an oil matrix were the factors that could efficiently improve the bioavailability of Asta-E."( Influence of oil matrixes on stability, antioxidant activity, bioaccessibility and bioavailability of astaxanthin ester.
Cao, Y; Gu, J; Luan, T; Qiao, X; Xu, J; Xue, C; Yang, L, 2021
)
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" A novel astaxanthin-based natural antioxidant nanosystem, namely AST-GLU-LIP, with preferential renal uptake and bioavailability were prepared and applied for treatment of diabetic nephropathy in rats."( Kidney-targeted astaxanthin natural antioxidant nanosystem for diabetic nephropathy therapy.
Chen, Z; Jiang, L; Li, M; Li, W; Peng, H; Shi, L; Zhang, C, 2020
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"The stability and bioavailability of fourteen astaxanthin esters (Asta-Es) with different molecular structures were investigated using in vitro and in vivo digestion models."( Influence of molecular structure of astaxanthin esters on their stability and bioavailability.
Cao, Y; Gu, J; Li, X; Qiao, X; Xu, J; Xue, C; Yang, L, 2021
)
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" derived productswith complexbiological matrix for more research on the bioavailability of AXisomersfrom natural source."( Development and validation of a novel approach based on ultrasonic-assisted enzymatic extraction and RP-UHPLC for simultaneous determination of astaxanthin isomers and alpha-tocopherol in Haematococcuspluvialis derived supplements.
Chen, HF; Lin, HL; Ni, L, 2021
)
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" Several different encapsulating materials have been used to improve the stability and bioavailability of ASTA; however, the currently investigated nano-carriers for ASTA require additional improvements with regard to their loading capacity and stability."( Potential Antioxidant and Wound Healing Effect of Nano-Liposol with High Loading Amount of Astaxanthin.
Choi, WI; Lee, JS; Lim, JM; Oh, H; Sung, D, 2020
)
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"This study revealed that the encapsulation of ASTA into Lec NS using a wet phase transfer enhanced its physiological stability and bioavailability for effective scavenging of reactive oxygen species."( Potential Antioxidant and Wound Healing Effect of Nano-Liposol with High Loading Amount of Astaxanthin.
Choi, WI; Lee, JS; Lim, JM; Oh, H; Sung, D, 2020
)
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" However, the use of AST was limited because of low bioavailability and solubility."( Improved Anti-Inflammatory Effects of Liposomal Astaxanthin on a Phthalic Anhydride-Induced Atopic Dermatitis Model.
Ham, HJ; Hong, JT; Jeon, SH; Lee, HP; Lee, YS; Song, MJ, 2020
)
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" These results indicate that Z-isomers of astaxanthin have higher bioavailability than that of the all-E-isomer and thus they exhibit greater egg yolk-accumulation efficiency."( Astaxanthin Z-isomer-rich diets enhance egg yolk pigmentation in laying hens compared to that in all-E-isomer-rich diets.
Hayashi, Y; Hirasawa, K; Honda, M; Kawashima, Y; Sun, J; Uemura, T,
)
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"Astaxanthin Z-isomers potentially have greater bioavailability and biological activity than (all-E)-astaxanthin."( Evaluation and improvement of storage stability of astaxanthin isomers in oils and fats.
Hibino, T; Hirasawa, K; Honda, M; Kageyama, H; Kawashima, Y; Kuroda, I; Osawa, Y, 2021
)
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"Astaxanthin (AST) has been shown to have neuroprotective effects; however, its bioavailability in vivo is low due to its hydrophobic properties."( Development of astaxanthin-loaded layer-by-layer emulsions: physicochemical properties and improvement of LPS-induced neuroinflammation in mice.
Liu, F; Liu, X; Ma, D; Mulati, A; Zhao, B; Zhao, T, 2021
)
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" It also presents the possibilities of stabilizing astaxanthin and improving its bioavailability by means of micro- and nanoencapsulation."( Astaxanthin for the Food Industry.
Stachowiak, B; Szulc, P, 2021
)
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"This research aimed to overcome the current challenges in the application of natural carotenoid antioxidants, such as their complex preparation processes, low bioavailability and poor drug stability."( Preparation of astaxanthin micelles self-assembled by a mechanochemical method from hydroxypropyl β-cyclodextrin and glyceryl monostearate with enhanced antioxidant activity.
Polyakov, NE; Su, W; Xu, W, 2021
)
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" It is nontoxic but its poor solubility and low bioavailability hinder its application in the food industry."( Improved intestinal absorption and oral bioavailability of astaxanthin using poly (ethylene glycol)-graft-chitosan nanoparticles: preparation, in vitro evaluation, and pharmacokinetics in rats.
Firempong, MA; Gu, Z; Li, S; Liao, Y; Smyth, HD; Xu, X; Xu, Y; Xue, Y; Yu, J; Zhu, Y, 2022
)
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"This novel carrier, PEG-g-CS, provided a simple way to encapsulate food, which improved the bioavailability of hydrophobic ingredients."( Improved intestinal absorption and oral bioavailability of astaxanthin using poly (ethylene glycol)-graft-chitosan nanoparticles: preparation, in vitro evaluation, and pharmacokinetics in rats.
Firempong, MA; Gu, Z; Li, S; Liao, Y; Smyth, HD; Xu, X; Xu, Y; Xue, Y; Yu, J; Zhu, Y, 2022
)
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"In this study, different types of starch-based double emulsion (SDE) structures were developed to improve the bioavailability of astaxanthin (AST)."( Comparison of bioaccessibility of astaxanthin encapsulated in starch-based double emulsion with different structures.
Cheng, L; Gu, Z; Hong, Y; Hua, S; Huang, Z; Yang, J, 2021
)
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" Unfortunately, its poor solubility in water, chemical instability, and low oral bioavailability make its applications in the cosmetic and pharmaceutical field a major challenge for the development of new products."( Astaxanthin Delivery Systems for Skin Application: A Review.
Converti, A; de Lima, ÁAN; Freire, MCLC; Lima, SGM; Oliveira, VDS; Solisio, C, 2021
)
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" The bioavailability of astaxanthin ester microcapsules encapsulated with different proteins and examined by means of astaxanthin concentrations in the serum and liver after oral administration was compared."( Stability and bioavailability of protein matrix-encapsulated astaxanthin ester microcapsules.
Cao, X; Li, F; Qiao, X; Xu, J; Xue, C; Yang, L, 2022
)
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"The results of the present study showed that protein encapsulation, especially WP encapsulation, could effectively improve the stability, water solubility and bioavailability of astaxanthin esters."( Stability and bioavailability of protein matrix-encapsulated astaxanthin ester microcapsules.
Cao, X; Li, F; Qiao, X; Xu, J; Xue, C; Yang, L, 2022
)
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" The in vivo digestion and absorption results showed that the bioavailability of dietary astaxanthin encapsulated in liposomes could significantly be improved."( Preparation and Characterization of Astaxanthin-loaded Liposomes Stabilized by Sea Cucumber Sulfated Sterols Instead of Cholesterol.
Li, Y; Srihera, N; Waiprib, Y; Wang, YM; Xue, CH; Yanagita, T; Zhang, TT, 2022
)
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"Emulsion-based delivery systems have been reported to improve the solubility, stability and bioavailability of astaxanthin."( The improvement effect of astaxanthin-loaded emulsions on obesity is better than that of astaxanthin in the oil phase.
Cao, W; Chen, Y; Gao, Y; Li, RW; Liu, F; Tang, Q; Wei, Z; Xu, J; Xue, C; Yuan, S, 2022
)
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" A dairy product rich in Asta-C22:6 with high bioavailability was designed by measuring quality characteristics, sensory evaluation and in vivo experiments."( Effects of microencapsulation in dairy matrix on the quality characteristics and bioavailability of docosahexaenoic acid astaxanthin.
Cao, Y; Gao, Q; Li, Z; Qiao, X; Xu, J; Xue, C; Yang, L, 2022
)
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"We successfully prepared Asta-C22:6 microcapsule yogurt, which improved the stability and bioavailability of Asta."( Effects of microencapsulation in dairy matrix on the quality characteristics and bioavailability of docosahexaenoic acid astaxanthin.
Cao, Y; Gao, Q; Li, Z; Qiao, X; Xu, J; Xue, C; Yang, L, 2022
)
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" Our focus in this review is to contrast the bioactivity of different ASX stereoisomers and how extraction methods can denature ASX, compromising its bioavailability and bioactivity."( Astaxanthin Bioactivity Is Determined by Stereoisomer Composition and Extraction Method.
Carberry, J; Snell, TW, 2022
)
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" Examples in nature suggest that binding to proteins is a simple and effective method to improve the stability and bioavailability of astaxanthin."( A natural strategy for astaxanthin stabilization and color regulation: Interaction with proteins.
Chen, X; Ma, J; Yao, Q; Zang, J; Zhao, G, 2023
)
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" In addition, we outline a comprehensive analysis of the bioavailability of dietary astaxanthin and its isomers from the perspective of transporter-mediated process (e."( Recent advances in health benefits and bioavailability of dietary astaxanthin and its isomers.
Cao, Y; Chen, Z; Liu, X; Xiao, H; Xiao, J; Xie, J; Zhang, J; Zhou, L, 2023
)
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" This work provided a simple strategy for constructing ROS/pH dual response delivery system, which provided an experimental basis for improving the oral bioavailability of hydrophobic active compounds."( ROS-triggered self-disintegrating and pH-responsive astaxanthin nanoparticles for regulating the intestinal barrier and colitis.
Fei, S; Hua, Z; Li, J; Tan, M; Xing, S; Zhang, X; Zhao, X, 2023
)
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" Moreover, the phospholipids present in KO can enhance n-3 PUFA bioavailability because of its higher absorption rate in plasma compared to fish oil."( Impact of Antarctic krill oil supplementation on skeletal muscle injury recovery after resistance exercise.
He, Q; Shi, L; Wu, Y; Yang, S, 2023
)
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"Astaxanthin is a type of food-derived active ingredient with antioxidant, antidiabetic and non-toxicity functions, but its poor solubility and low bioavailability hinder further application in food industry."( Preparation and evaluation of astaxanthin-loaded 2-hydroxypropyl-beta-cyclodextrin and Soluplus® nanoparticles based on electrospray technology.
Adu-Frimpong, M; Gu, Z; Li, S; Liao, Y; Smyth, HDC; Wang, H; Xu, X; Xue, Y; Yu, J; Zhu, Y, 2023
)
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"2-hydroxypropyl-β-cyclodextrin and Soluplus® were used in the present study as a hydrophilic nanocarrier that could provide a simple way of encapsulating natural function food with repsect to improving the solubility and bioavailability of poorly water-soluble ingredients."( Preparation and evaluation of astaxanthin-loaded 2-hydroxypropyl-beta-cyclodextrin and Soluplus® nanoparticles based on electrospray technology.
Adu-Frimpong, M; Gu, Z; Li, S; Liao, Y; Smyth, HDC; Wang, H; Xu, X; Xue, Y; Yu, J; Zhu, Y, 2023
)
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"Astaxanthin (AST) is a second-generation antioxidant with anti-inflammatory and neuroprotective properties and could be a promising candidate for Alzheimer's disease (AD) therapy, but is shows poor oral bioavailability due to its high lipophilicity."( Nose to Brain Delivery of Astaxanthin-Loaded Nanostructured Lipid Carriers in Rat Model of Alzheimer's Disease: Preparation, in vitro and in vivo Evaluation.
Ismail, AA; Kamel, MA; Shehata, MK, 2023
)
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" The lipid release rate and AXT bioavailability after digestion of 3 wt% SP-CS complex-stabilized Pickering emulsion reached 70."( Pickering emulsions stabilized with a spirulina protein-chitosan complex for astaxanthin delivery.
Li, Y; Liu, R; Tan, M; Zhou, C, 2023
)
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" However, its poor solubility, low stability to light and oxygen, and limited bioavailability are major obstacles hindering its wide applications as a therapeutic agent or nutritional supplement."( Production and therapeutic use of astaxanthin in the nanotechnology era.
Abdelazim, K; Assal, D; Dorra, N; El Feky, SE; Ghit, A; Hussein, A; Khattab, SN; Noby, N, 2023
)
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"Astaxanthin (AXT) is a lipophilic antioxidant and anti-inflammatory natural pigment whose cellular uptake and bioavailability could be improved via liposomal encapsulation."( Uptake and anti-inflammatory effects of liposomal astaxanthin on endothelial cells tracked by Raman and fluorescence imaging.
Baranska, M; Keyes, TE; Matuszyk, E; Prabhakaran, A; Radwan, B; Rocchetti, S, 2023
)
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Dosage Studied

ExcerptRelevanceReference
" One-time dosing of Heptax in emulsion at 500 mg/kg resulted in significant appearance of free astaxanthin in plasma (Cmax=0."( Plasma appearance and tissue accumulation of non-esterified, free astaxanthin in C57BL/6 mice after oral dosing of a disodium disuccinate diester of astaxanthin (Heptax).
Lockwood, SF; Showalter, LA; Weinman, SA; Østerlie, M, 2004
)
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" It has been effective in subchronic and acute dosing regimens after parenteral administration, and recently published data in rats demonstrate that oral cardioprotection is also readily achieved."( Retrometabolic syntheses of astaxanthin (3,3'-dihydroxy-beta,beta-carotene-4,4'-dione) conjugates: a novel approach to oral and parenteral cardio-protection.
Gross, GJ; Jackson, HL; Lockwood, SF, 2006
)
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" The magnitude of the experimental values, which matched those simulated from the obtained model, demonstrate that astaxanthin can be efficiently produced outdoors in continuous mode through a precise dosage of the specific nitrate input, taking also into consideration the average irradiance inside the culture."( Production of astaxanthin by Haematococcus pluvialis: taking the one-step system outdoors.
Acién, FG; Cerón, MC; Del Río, E; Fernández, JM; García-Malea, MC; Guerrero, MG; Molina-Grima, E, 2009
)
0.35
" DMH was induced subcutaneously at a dosage of 40 mg/kg body weight, twice a week for 2 weeks."( Antioxidative and antiproliferative effects of astaxanthin during the initiation stages of 1,2-dimethyl hydrazine-induced experimental colon carcinogenesis.
Ashokkumar, P; Prabhu, PN; Sudhandiran, G, 2009
)
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" In long-term treatments (>24 h), the cytotoxicity test for ASTA showed a sigmoidal dose-response curve (LC50 = 11."( Astaxanthin prevents in vitro auto-oxidative injury in human lymphocytes.
Barros, MP; Bolin, AP; Macedo, RC; Marin, DP; Otton, R, 2010
)
0.36
" Smokers were randomly divided into three dosage groups to receive ASX at doses of 5, 20, or 40 mg (n=13, each) once daily for 3 weeks."( Protective effects of Haematococcus astaxanthin on oxidative stress in healthy smokers.
Chang, MJ; Choi, HD; Kim, JH; Kim, JT; Oh, JM; Shin, WG; Youn, YK, 2011
)
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"The poor solubility of astaxanthin in water can cause problems during dissolution tests of dosage forms because they are usually performed in water-based media."( Dissolution and spectrophotometric determination of astaxanthin in aqueous solutions.
Gardavská, K; Halenárová, A; Potúcková, M; Scheerová, ZK; Tichý, E; Zabka, M, 2011
)
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" Feed nutrients resulted in a dose-response relationship of these compounds in the egg yolk."( Supplementation of laying-hen feed with palm tocos and algae astaxanthin for egg yolk nutrient enrichment.
Dolde, D; Walker, LA; Wang, T; Xin, H, 2012
)
0.38
" The activities of enzymes, frequencies of MNs and liver histology in lower dosage group of ASTA remained unchanged compared with the control group."( Beneficial effect of astaxanthin on 2,3,7,8-tetrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin-induced liver injury in rats.
Geyikoglu, F; Turkez, H; Yousef, MI, 2013
)
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" Results demonstrate improved activity of antihistamines by 2 phytochemicals, suggesting dosing strategies for animal trials of ASX- or GB-augmented formulations for seasonal allergic rhinitis and asthma."( In vitro suppression of lymphocyte activation in patients with seasonal allergic rhinitis and pollen-related asthma by cetirizine or azelastine in combination with ginkgolide B or astaxanthin.
Abal, A; Al-Awadhi, R; Al-Sharah, S; Arifhodzic, N; Azeamouzi, C; Haines, D; Mahmoud, FF; Tosaki, A, 2012
)
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" Astaxanthin products are used for commercial applications in the dosage forms as tablets, capsules, syrups, oils, soft gels, creams, biomass and granulated powders."( Astaxanthin: sources, extraction, stability, biological activities and its commercial applications--a review.
Ambati, RR; Aswathanarayana, RG; Phang, SM; Ravi, S, 2014
)
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" This dosage was selected on the basis of its expected -20% efficacy in reducing low-density lipoprotein-cholesterol."( Nutraceutical approach to moderate cardiometabolic risk: results of a randomized, double-blind and crossover study with Armolipid Plus.
Arnoldi, A; Bosisio, R; Calabresi, L; Gomaraschi, M; Macchi, C; Magni, P; Mombelli, G; Pavanello, C; Pazzucconi, F; Ruscica, M; Sirtori, CR,
)
0.13
"03% supplementation dosage exerts a hypotriacylglycerolaemic effect."( Astaxanthin lowers plasma TAG concentrations and increases hepatic antioxidant gene expression in diet-induced obesity mice.
Kim, B; Ku, CS; Lee, JY; Park, YK; Pham, TX; Wegner, CJ; Yang, Y, 2014
)
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" Various chemical, physical, physico-chemical, and biological methods applied for cell-wall breakage and lipid/astaxanthin extraction from Chlorella and Haematococcus are discussed in detail and compared based on efficiency, energy consumption, type and dosage of solvent, biomass concentration and status (wet/dried), toxicity, scalability, and synergistic combinations."( Cell-wall disruption and lipid/astaxanthin extraction from microalgae: Chlorella and Haematococcus.
Chang, WS; Han, JI; Kim, DY; Lee, JS; Lee, K; Oh, YK; Park, JY; Praveenkumar, R; Vijayan, D, 2016
)
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" The LA-10 administered group, but not the other groups, exhibited a significant amelioration of serum glutamic pyruvic transaminase (GPT), glutamic oxaloacetic transaminase (GOT), blood urea nitrogen (BUN), creatinine (CRE), hepatic malondialdehyde (MDA) and glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px), IL-6, and hepatic nuclear NF-κB and inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS), suggesting that LA at a 10 mg/kg-day dosage renders hepatoprotective effects."( Improved Hepatoprotective Effect of Liposome-Encapsulated Astaxanthin in Lipopolysaccharide-Induced Acute Hepatotoxicity.
Chang, CC; Chiu, CH; Chyau, CC; Lin, ST; Peng, RY, 2016
)
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" Various antioxidant is marketed, and different dosage form is developed with the same drug."( Protective effect of an astaxanthin nanoemulsion against neomycin-induced hair-cell damage in zebrafish.
Hara, H; Hashimoto, M; Hirose, Y; Sugahara, K; Takemoto, Y; Yamashita, H, 2018
)
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" pluvialis oil, increase of microalgae dosage for cell disruption, and increase of the injection amount of extra oil can help to enhance oil recovery."( Recovery of Astaxanthin-Containing Oil from Haematococcus pluvialis by Nano-dispersion and Oil Partitioning.
Choi, SA; Kim, MC; Oh, YK; Park, JY, 2020
)
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" The development of an in-depth research to better understand the biological mechanisms involved and to identify the most effective ASX dosage and route of administration is deemed necessary."( Impact of Astaxanthin on Diabetes Pathogenesis and Chronic Complications.
Anagnostou, F; Gueguen, V; Landon, R; Letourneur, D; Pavon-Djavid, G; Petite, H, 2020
)
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"This investigation describes the impacts of dietary provisioning with astaxanthin on hemato-biochemistry, non-specific immunity, and disease resistance of the Asian seabass, Lates calcarifer, against the virulent Vibrio alginolyticus; with specific reference to dose-response associations and variations over different post-infection periods (0-, 7-, and 14-day)."( Dietary astaxanthin augments disease resistance of Asian seabass, Lates calcarifer (Bloch, 1790), against Vibrio alginolyticus infection.
Kamarudin, MS; Lim, KC; Shariff, M; Yusoff, FM, 2021
)
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" Overall, the medium dosage of Astaxanthin appears to be more effective in reducing the complications of ischemia, particularly on our major study endpoints (stroke volume and neurological defects)."( Dose-Dependent Effects of Astaxanthin on Ischemia/Reperfusion Induced Brain Injury in MCAO Model Rat.
Ahmadvand, H; Anbari, K; Bigdeli, MR; Hormozi, M; Kordestani-Moghadam, P; Milanizadeh, S; Moghaddasi, M; Sattari, E; Taheri, F, 2022
)
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[information is derived through text-mining from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

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AC Grace Unique E -- 60 SoftgelsAC GraceVitamins & Supplements astaxanthin, Vitamin D3, Coenzyme Q10, Vitamin E, EPA, Vitamin E, lycopene2024-11-29 10:47:42
Acure Brightening Vitamin C Sunset Serum -- 1 fl ozAcureBeauty & Personal Careorange, ascorbic acid, astaxanthin, CoQ10, ubiquinone2024-11-29 10:47:42
Amazing Nutrition Amazing Formulas Astaxanthin -- 12 mg - 120 SoftgelsAmazing NutritionVitamins & SupplementsAstaxanthin2024-11-29 10:47:42
Ancient Nutrition Omegas Whole Body -- 1000 mg - 90 SoftgelsAncient NutritionVitamins & SupplementsAlpha-Linolenic Acid, Astaxanthin, Docosahexaenoic Acid2024-11-29 10:47:42
Animal Stak All-in-1 Pill Packs -- 21 PacketsAnimalActive Lifestyle & FitnessDiindolylmethane, Astaxanthin, Coenzyme Q10, L-Glutamine, Glycine, Vitamin B6, Quercetin Dihydrate, Alpha-Lipoic Acid, Vitamin B62024-11-29 10:47:42
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Codeage Teen Daily Multivitamin - Vitamins A B C D E K Zinc Biotin & Probiotics Vegan Supplement -- 60 CapsulesCodeageProfessional SupplementsVitamin C, Astaxanthin, Biotin, Boron, Omega-3, Vitamin D3, Chromium, Coenzyme Q10, Vitamin E, Vitamin E, Inositol, Iodine, Lutein, Lycopene, Manganese, Vitamin K2, Vitamin K2, Molybdenum, Niacin, Pantothenic Acid, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Vitamin A, Riboflavin, Rutin, Selenium, Thiamin, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Zeaxanthin2024-11-29 10:47:42
Codeage Teen Daily Multivitamin - Vitamins A B C D E K Zinc Biotin & Probiotics Vegan Supplement -- 60 Capsules Each / Pack of 2CodeageProfessional SupplementsVitamin C, Astaxanthin, Biotin, Boron, Omega-3, Vitamin D3, Chromium, Coenzyme Q10, Vitamin E, Vitamin E, Inositol, Iodine, Lutein, Lycopene, Manganese, Vitamin K2, Vitamin K2, Molybdenum, Niacin, Pantothenic Acid, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Vitamin A, Riboflavin, Rutin, Selenium, Thiamin, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Zeaxanthin2024-11-29 10:47:42
Country Life Carotenoid Complex -- 60 SoftgelsCountry LifeVitamins & SupplementsAstaxanthin, Lutein, Lycopene, Carrot Seed Oil, Zeaxanthin2024-11-29 10:47:42
Derma E Anti-Aging Regenerative Day Cream -- 2 ozDerma EBeauty & Personal Careallantoin, astaxanthin, cetyl alcohol, vitamin E, panthenol, provitamin B5, ethylhexylglycerin, vitamin E, glyceryl stearate, glycerin, dimethicone, phenoxyethanol, retinyl palmitate, vitamin A, stearic acid2024-11-29 10:47:42
Derma E Anti-Aging Regenerative Night Cream -- 2 ozDerma EBeauty & Personal Careallantoin, astaxanthin, cetyl alcohol, vitamin E, panthenol, provitamin B5, ethylhexylglycerin, vitamin E, glyceryl stearate, glycerin, dimethicone, phenoxyethanol, retinyl palmitate, vitamin A, stearic acid2024-11-29 10:47:42
Derma E Anti-Wrinkle Retinol Concentrate Serum -- 1 fl ozDerma EBeauty & Personal Careallantoin, astaxanthin, bakuchiol, carbomer, glycerin, potassium hydroxide, retinol, sodium benzoate2024-11-29 10:47:42
Deva Vegan Astaxanthin Super Carotenoid -- 4 mg - 30 Vegan CapsDevaVitamins & SupplementsAstaxanthin2024-11-29 10:47:42
Dr. Mercola Eye Support with Lutein -- 30 CapsulesDr. MercolaProfessional SupplementsAstaxanthin, Lutein, Zeaxanthin2024-11-29 10:47:42
Ecco Bella Night Rebuilder 5 -- 2 fl ozEcco BellaBeauty & Personal Caregeranium, ascorbyl palmitate, vitamin C, astaxanthin, beta-carotene, calendula, glyceryl stearate, glycerine, lutein, lycopene2024-11-29 10:47:42
Greens First Berry® Superfood -- 10.02 ozGreens FirstVitamins & SupplementsAstaxanthin2024-11-29 10:47:42
Greens First Super Food Berry Powder -- 19.9 ozGreens FirstVitamins & SupplementsAstaxanthin2024-11-29 10:47:42
Health Plus Blood Cleanse™ -- 753 mg - 90 CapsulesHealth PlusVitamins & SupplementsAstaxanthin, Folic Acid, Phosphorus, Vitamin A, Vitamin B122024-11-29 10:47:42
Healthy Origins Astaxanthin Triple Strength -- 12 mg - 150 SoftgelsHealthy OriginsVitamins & SupplementsAstaxanthin, Vitamin E, Vitamin E, glycerin, Lutein, Vitamin A2024-11-29 10:47:42
IWI Vegikrill Omega-3 -- 30 Vegan SoftgelsIWIVitamins & SupplementsAstaxanthin, Chlorophyll, glycerin, sorbitol2024-11-29 10:47:42
Jarrow Formulas CarotenALL -- 60 SoftgelsJarrow FormulasVitamins & SupplementsAlpha Carotene, Astaxanthin, Gamma Tocopherol, glycerin, Lutein, Lycopene, Vitamin A, Zeaxanthin2024-11-29 10:47:42
Jarrow Formulas Krill Oil -- 120 SoftgelsJarrow FormulasVitamins & SupplementsAstaxanthin, EPA, glycerin, tocopherols2024-11-29 10:47:42
Jarrow Formulas MaculaPF -- 60 SoftgelsJarrow FormulasVitamins & SupplementsAstaxanthin, Choline, glycerin, Lutein, meso-Zeaxanthin, Zeaxanthin2024-11-29 10:47:42
Klean Athlete Klean Antioxidant - NSF Certified for Sport -- 90 Vegetarian CapsulesKlean AthleteProfessional SupplementsVitamin C, Astaxanthin, Biotin, microcrystalline cellulose, calcium carbonate, Alpha-Lipoic Acid2024-11-29 10:47:42
Klean Athlete Klean Multivitamin - NSF Certified for Sport -- 60 TabletsKlean AthleteProfessional SupplementsL-methylfolate, Vitamin C, Astaxanthin, Biotin, Cellulose, Vitamin D3, Choline, Chromium, leaf, Vitamin E, Folate, Vitamin E, glycerin, Inositol, Iodine, Lutein, Lycopene, Molybdenum, Pantothenic Acid, Pterostilbene, Vitamin B6, Vitamin A, Riboflavin, Selenium, stearic acid, Thiamine, titanium dioxide, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Zeaxanthin2024-11-29 10:47:42
Kori Krill Oil -- 1200 mg - 30 SoftgelsKoriVitamins & SupplementsAstaxanthin, Choline, glycerin, sorbitol2024-11-29 10:47:42
Kori Krill Oil -- 400 mg - 90 SoftgelsKoriVitamins & SupplementsAstaxanthin, Choline, glycerin, sorbitol2024-11-29 10:47:42
Kori Krill Oil -- 600 mg - 60 SoftgelsKoriVitamins & SupplementsAstaxanthin, Choline, glycerin, sorbitol2024-11-29 10:47:42
Kori Krill Oil Multi-Benefit Omega-3 -- 600 mg - 28 SoftgelsKoriVitamins & SupplementsAstaxanthin, Choline, glycerin, sorbitol2024-11-29 10:47:42
Kori Krill Oil Multi-Benefit Omega-3 -- 800 mg - 90 SoftgelsKoriVitamins & SupplementsAstaxanthin, Choline, glycerin, sorbitol2024-11-29 10:47:42
Kori Mind & Body Omega-3 -- 600 mg - 60 SoftgelsKoriVitamins & Supplementsannatto, Astaxanthin, Choline, glycerin, sorbitol, Vitamin B12, Zeaxanthin2024-11-29 10:47:42
Kori Stress & Body Omega-3 with Ashwagandha -- 80 SoftgelsKoriVitamins & SupplementsAstaxanthin, Choline, glycerin, sorbitol2024-11-29 10:47:42
Life-Flo Power of Krill -- 60 SoftgelsLife-FloVitamins & SupplementsAstaxanthin, glycerin2024-11-29 10:47:42
Mad Hippie Blemish Cream -- 0.5 fl ozMad HippieBeauty & Personal Carecaprylyl glycol, glyceryl oleate, astaxanthin, cetyl alcohol, curcumin, ethylhexyl glycerin, fucoxanthin, glyceryl stearate, glycerin, microcrystalline cellulose, isopropyl palmitate, phenethyl alcohol, squalane, stearyl alcohol2024-11-29 10:47:42
MyChelle Dermaceuticals Brighten Perfect C Serum 17% Vitamin C -- 0.5 fl ozMyChelle DermaceuticalsBeauty & Personal Cared-alpha, astaxanthin, benzyl alcohol, beta-carotene, CoQ10, tocopherol, tocopherol, glycerin, glycolic acid, aminoguanidine HCL, retinol, sodium hydroxide, tocotrienols, ubiquinone2024-11-29 10:47:42
MyChelle Dermaceuticals Strengthen Creamy Pumpkin Cleanser -- 4.4 fl ozMyChelle DermaceuticalsBeauty & Personal Carecaprylyl glycol, astaxanthin, behenyl alcohol, glycerin, trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, phenethyl alcohol, nutmeg, sugar2024-11-29 10:47:42
MyChelle Dermaceuticals Strengthen Pumpkin Renew Cream -- 1.2 fl ozMyChelle DermaceuticalsBeauty & Personal CareD-alpha, caprylyl glycol, orange, astaxanthin, gluconolactone, D-beta, carnosine, cetearyl alcohol, chlorophyll, palm, tocopherol, tocopherol, glyceryl stearate, glycerin, lactic acid, phenyl t-butylnitrone, phenethyl alcohol, nutmeg, sodium benzoate, tocotrienols, totarol2024-11-29 10:47:42
Olympian Labs Krill Oil -- 1000 mg - 60 SoftgelsOlympian LabsVitamins & SupplementsAstaxanthin, Omega-3, EPA, glycerin, Vitamin A, sorbitol2024-11-29 10:47:42
Onnit Krill Oil -- 60 SoftgelsOnnitVitamins & SupplementsAstaxanthin, Docosahexaenoic Acid, ethyl vanillin2024-11-29 10:47:42
Pipette Overnight Brightening Mask -- 2 fl ozPipetteBeauty & Personal Careorange, astaxanthin, benzyl alcohol, dehydroacetic acid, glycerin, lactic acid, malic acid, oat, sodium hydroxide, squalane2024-11-29 10:47:42
Source Naturals Life Force™ Multiple No Iron -- 180 CapsulesSource NaturalsVitamins & SupplementsN-Acetyl L-Cysteine, Vitamin C, Astaxanthin, Biotin, Boron, Vitamin D3, Choline, Chromium, Coenzyme Q10, Vitamin E, DMAE, Folate, Vitamin E, microcrystalline cellulose, Inositol, Iodine, calcium carbonate, Lutein, Lycopene, Manganese, Molybdenum, N-Acetyl-L-Tyrosine, Niacin, Pantethine, Pantothenic Acid, Vitamin B6, Quercetin, Vitamin A, Riboflavin, Rutin, Selenium, Thiamin, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Vitamin K12024-11-29 10:47:42
The Seaweed Bath Co Heat Care Conditioner - Lime Papaya -- 12 fl ozThe Seaweed Bath CoBeauty & Personal Carecitric acid, ascorbic acid, astaxanthin, cetearyl alcohol, cetyl alcohol, citric acid, tocopherol, panthenol, ectoin, ethyl linoleate, ethyl oleate, ethylhexylglycerin, tocopherol, vitamin E, glyceryl stearate, glycerin, vitamin B5, sodium phosphate, sodium benzoate, trehalose, xylitol2024-11-29 10:47:42
The Seaweed Bath Co Heat Care Shampoo - Lime Papaya -- 12 fl ozThe Seaweed Bath CoBeauty & Personal Carecitric acid, ascorbic acid, astaxanthin, cetearyl alcohol, cetyl alcohol, citric acid, tocopherol, panthenol, ectoin, ethyl linoleate, ethyl oleate, ethylhexylglycerin, tocopherol, vitamin E, glyceryl stearate, glycerin, vitamin B5, sodium phosphate, sodium benzoate, trehalose, xylitol2024-11-29 10:47:42
Vibrant Health Maximum Vibrance Chocolate -- 28.2 ozVibrant HealthVitamins & SupplementsLipase, Policosanol, Larch Arabinogalactan, Vitamin C, Astaxanthin, Biotin, Cellulase, Vitamin D3, Chromium, Vitamin E, Vitamin B9, Vitamin E, Iodine, Lycopene, L-Lysine, Manganese, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Vitamin A, Vitamin B2, Selenium, Silicon, Vitamin B1, L-Valine, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Vitamin K2024-11-29 10:47:42
Vital Nutrients Ultra Pure Vegan Omega Spm+ A Nutrient-Dense Omega-3 Supplement -- 90 Vegan SoftgelsVital NutrientsProfessional Supplementsastaxanthin2024-11-29 10:47:42
Zahler Multivitamin Beauty -- 60 CapsulesZahlerVitamins & SupplementsVitamin C, Astaxanthin, Biotin, Vitamin D3, Chromium, Vitamin E, Folate, Vitamin E, Iodine, Manganese, Vitamin K2, Vitamin K2, Molybdenum, Niacin, Pantethine, Vitamin B6, Quercetin, Vitamin A, Riboflavin, Selenium, Thiamin, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B62024-11-29 10:47:42
Zesty Paws Senior Advanced Vision Bites Supplement Dogs Chicken -- 90 Soft ChewsZesty PawsPet SuppliesVitamin C, Astaxanthin, Beta Carotene, Vitamin E, Docosahexaenoic Acid, Vitamin E, powdered cellulose, Lutein2024-11-29 10:47:42

Roles (5)

RoleDescription
anticoagulantAn agent that prevents blood clotting.
antioxidantA substance that opposes oxidation or inhibits reactions brought about by dioxygen or peroxides.
food colouringA food additive that imparts colour to food. In European countries, E-numbers for permitted food colours are from E 100 to E 199, divided into yellows (E 100-109), oranges (E 110-119), reds (E 120-129), blues and violets (E 130-139), greens (E 140-149), browns and blacks (E 150-159), and others (E 160-199).
plant metaboliteAny eukaryotic metabolite produced during a metabolic reaction in plants, the kingdom that include flowering plants, conifers and other gymnosperms.
animal metaboliteAny eukaryotic metabolite produced during a metabolic reaction in animals that include diverse creatures from sponges, insects to mammals.
[role information is derived from Chemical Entities of Biological Interest (ChEBI), Hastings J, Owen G, Dekker A, Ennis M, Kale N, Muthukrishnan V, Turner S, Swainston N, Mendes P, Steinbeck C. (2016). ChEBI in 2016: Improved services and an expanding collection of metabolites. Nucleic Acids Res]

Drug Classes (2)

ClassDescription
carotenone
carotenol
[compound class information is derived from Chemical Entities of Biological Interest (ChEBI), Hastings J, Owen G, Dekker A, Ennis M, Kale N, Muthukrishnan V, Turner S, Swainston N, Mendes P, Steinbeck C. (2016). ChEBI in 2016: Improved services and an expanding collection of metabolites. Nucleic Acids Res]

Pathways (5)

PathwayProteinsCompounds
2,2'-dihydroxyketocarotenoids biosynthesis214
astaxanthin biosynthesis (flowering plants)412
astaxanthin dirhamnoside biosynthesis05
astaxanthin biosynthesis (bacteria, fungi, algae)513
Vitamin A and carotenoid metabolism020

Bioassays (12)

Assay IDTitleYearJournalArticle
AID524796Antiplasmodial activity against Plasmodium falciparum W2 after 72 hrs by SYBR green assay2009Nature chemical biology, Oct, Volume: 5, Issue:10
Genetic mapping of targets mediating differential chemical phenotypes in Plasmodium falciparum.
AID521220Inhibition of neurosphere proliferation of mouse neural precursor cells by MTT assay2007Nature chemical biology, May, Volume: 3, Issue:5
Chemical genetics reveals a complex functional ground state of neural stem cells.
AID977599Inhibition of sodium fluorescein uptake in OATP1B1-transfected CHO cells at an equimolar substrate-inhibitor concentration of 10 uM2013Molecular pharmacology, Jun, Volume: 83, Issue:6
Structure-based identification of OATP1B1/3 inhibitors.
AID378050Antiradical activity assessed as DPPH radical scavenging activity at 1050 uM by spectrophotometry relative to control2006Journal of natural products, Aug, Volume: 69, Issue:8
C-26 and C-30 apocarotenoids from seeds of Ditaxis heterantha with antioxidant activity and protection against DNA oxidative damage.
AID588212Literature-mined compound from Fourches et al multi-species drug-induced liver injury (DILI) dataset, effect in rodents2010Chemical research in toxicology, Jan, Volume: 23, Issue:1
Cheminformatics analysis of assertions mined from literature that describe drug-induced liver injury in different species.
AID378043Antiradical activity assessed as DPPH radical scavenging activity at 1500 uM by spectrophotometry relative to control2006Journal of natural products, Aug, Volume: 69, Issue:8
C-26 and C-30 apocarotenoids from seeds of Ditaxis heterantha with antioxidant activity and protection against DNA oxidative damage.
AID588213Literature-mined compound from Fourches et al multi-species drug-induced liver injury (DILI) dataset, effect in non-rodents2010Chemical research in toxicology, Jan, Volume: 23, Issue:1
Cheminformatics analysis of assertions mined from literature that describe drug-induced liver injury in different species.
AID977602Inhibition of sodium fluorescein uptake in OATP1B3-transfected CHO cells at an equimolar substrate-inhibitor concentration of 10 uM2013Molecular pharmacology, Jun, Volume: 83, Issue:6
Structure-based identification of OATP1B1/3 inhibitors.
AID588211Literature-mined compound from Fourches et al multi-species drug-induced liver injury (DILI) dataset, effect in humans2010Chemical research in toxicology, Jan, Volume: 23, Issue:1
Cheminformatics analysis of assertions mined from literature that describe drug-induced liver injury in different species.
AID524791Antiplasmodial activity against Plasmodium falciparum 7G8 after 72 hrs by SYBR green assay2009Nature chemical biology, Oct, Volume: 5, Issue:10
Genetic mapping of targets mediating differential chemical phenotypes in Plasmodium falciparum.
AID524794Antiplasmodial activity against Plasmodium falciparum GB4 after 72 hrs by SYBR green assay2009Nature chemical biology, Oct, Volume: 5, Issue:10
Genetic mapping of targets mediating differential chemical phenotypes in Plasmodium falciparum.
AID1159550Human Phosphogluconate dehydrogenase (6PGD) Inhibitor Screening2015Nature cell biology, Nov, Volume: 17, Issue:11
6-Phosphogluconate dehydrogenase links oxidative PPP, lipogenesis and tumour growth by inhibiting LKB1-AMPK signalling.
[information is prepared from bioassay data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Research

Studies (1,913)

TimeframeStudies, This Drug (%)All Drugs %
pre-199031 (1.62)18.7374
1990's84 (4.39)18.2507
2000's323 (16.88)29.6817
2010's860 (44.96)24.3611
2020's615 (32.15)2.80
[information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Market Indicators

Research Demand Index: 60.51

According to the monthly volume, diversity, and competition of internet searches for this compound, as well the volume and growth of publications, there is estimated to be very strong demand-to-supply ratio for research on this compound.

MetricThis Compound (vs All)
Research Demand Index60.51 (24.57)
Research Supply Index7.61 (2.92)
Research Growth Index5.39 (4.65)
Search Engine Demand Index207.66 (26.88)
Search Engine Supply Index3.97 (0.95)

This Compound (60.51)

All Compounds (24.57)

Study Types

Publication TypeThis drug (%)All Drugs (%)
Trials70 (3.58%)5.53%
Reviews169 (8.64%)6.00%
Case Studies1 (0.05%)4.05%
Observational1 (0.05%)0.25%
Other1,714 (87.67%)84.16%
[information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]