Reparative Effects of Astaxanthin-Hyaluronan Nanoaggregates against Retrorsine-CCl4-Induced Liver Fibrosis and Necrosis
Astaxanthin (Asta), a xanthophyll carotenoid, has been reported to be a strong antioxidative agent and has anti-inflammatory, antitumor and free radical-scavenging activities. However, inadequate stability and water solubility results in its low bioavailability. This study incorporated Asta into hyd...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2018-03-01
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| Series: | Molecules |
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| Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/23/4/726 |