Cited by 157Algal biology and biofuel productionSeaweed-derived Bioactive CompoundsAquaculture Nutrition and Growth

Using green alga Haematococcus pluvialis for astaxanthin and lipid co-production: Advances and outlook

Ren, Yuanyuan, Deng, Jinquan, Huang, Junchao, Wu, Zhaoming, Yi, Lanbo, Bi, Yuge, Chen, Feng·2021·Bioresource Technology

Abstract

Astaxanthin is one of the secondary carotenoids involved in mediating abiotic stress of microalgae. As an important antioxidant and nutraceutical compound, astaxanthin is widely applied in dietary supplements and cosmetic ingredients. However, most astaxanthin in the market is chemically synthesized, which are structurally heterogeneous and inefficient for biological uptake. Astaxanthin refinery from Haematococcus pluvialis is now a growing industrial sector. H. pluvialis can accumulate astaxanthin to ∼5% of dry weight. As productivity is a key metric to evaluate the production feasibility, understanding the biological mechanisms of astaxanthin accumulation is beneficial for further production optimization. In this review, the biosynthesis mechanism of astaxanthin and production strategies are summarized. The current research on enhancing astaxanthin accumulation and the potential joint-production of astaxanthin with lipids was also discussed. It is conceivable that with further improvement on the productivity of astaxanthin and by-products, the algal-derived astaxanthin would be more accessible to low-profit applications.

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Authors
Ren, Y., Deng, J., Huang, J., Wu, Z., Yi, L., Bi, Y., & Chen, F.
Affiliations
Shenzhen University (CN)
Corresponding author
Chen, Feng
Venue
Bioresource Technology
Publisher
Elsevier BV
Published
2021-11
Volume
340
Pages
125736
ISSN
0960-8524 (ISSN-L)
OpenAlex
W3188437852
Cited by
155
References
147
Citations by year
2026: 17 · 2025: 38 · 2024: 32 · 2023: 37 · 2022: 27 · 2021: 4
FWCI
1.27
Type
journal article
Language
en
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closed
Locations
  • Bioresource Technology (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Funders
  • Science, Technology and Innovation Commission of Shenzhen Municipality (KQTD20180412181334790)
  • National Natural Science Foundation of China (31471717)
  • Peking University
  • Shenzhen University
Topics
  • Physical Sciences › Energy › Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment › Algal biology and biofuel production
  • Life Sciences › Agricultural and Biological Sciences › Aquatic Science › Seaweed-derived Bioactive Compounds
  • Life Sciences › Agricultural and Biological Sciences › Aquatic Science › Aquaculture Nutrition and Growth
Keywords
Haematococcus pluvialis, astaxanthin, astaxanthin biosynthesis, astaxanthin accumulation, microalgae, carotenoids, nutraceuticals, production optimization, abiotic stress
MeSH terms
Chlorophyceae, Lipids, Xanthophylls, Microalgae

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