Siphonaxanthin, a Green Algal Carotenoid, as a Novel Functional Compound

Siphonaxanthin is a specific keto-carotenoid in green algae whose bio-functional properties are yet to be identified. This review focuses on siphonaxanthin as a bioactive compound and outlines the evidence associated with functionality. Siphonaxanthin has been reported to potently inhibit the viabil...

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Main Authors: Tatsuya Sugawara, Ponesakki Ganesan, Zhuosi Li, Yuki Manabe, Takashi Hirata
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2014-06-01
Series:Marine Drugs
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1660-3397/12/6/3660