Astaxanthin in Skin Health, Repair, and Disease: A Comprehensive Review
Astaxanthin, a xanthophyll carotenoid, is a secondary metabolite naturally synthesized by a number of bacteria, microalgae, and yeasts. The commercial production of this pigment has traditionally been performed by chemical synthesis, but the microalga Haematococcus pluvialis appears to be the most p...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2018-04-01
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| Series: | Nutrients |
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| Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/10/4/522 |