Fucoxanthin, a Marine Carotenoid Present in Brown Seaweeds and Diatoms: Metabolism and Bioactivities Relevant to Human Health
The marine carotenoid fucoxanthin can be found in marine brown seaweeds, the macroalgae, and diatoms, the microalgae, and has remarkable biological properties. Numerous studies have shown that fucoxanthin has considerable potential and promising applications in human health. In this article, we revi...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2011-10-01
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Series: | Marine Drugs |
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Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/1660-3397/9/10/1806/ |