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Marine Carotenoids: Biological Functions and Commercial Applications

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Vílchez, Carlos, Forján, Eduardo, Cuaresma, María, Bédmar, Francisco, Garbayo, Inés, Vega, José M.·2011·Marine Drugs

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Carotenoids are the most common pigments in nature and are synthesized by all photosynthetic organisms and fungi. Carotenoids are considered key molecules for life. Light capture, photosynthesis photoprotection, excess light dissipation and quenching of singlet oxygen are among key biological functions of carotenoids relevant for life on earth. Biological properties of carotenoids allow for a wide range of commercial applications. Indeed, recent interest in the carotenoids has been mainly for their nutraceutical properties. A large number of scientific studies have confirmed the benefits of carotenoids to health and their use for this purpose is growing rapidly. In addition, carotenoids have traditionally been used in food and animal feed for their color properties. Carotenoids are also known to improve consumer perception of quality; an example is the addition of carotenoids to fish feed to impart color to farmed salmon.

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Authors
Vílchez, C., Forján, E., Cuaresma, M., Bédmar, F., Garbayo, I., & Vega, J. M.
Affiliations
  • Algal Biotechnology Group, International Centre for Environmental Research (CIECEM), University of Huelva, 21760 Huelva, Spain
  • Universidad de Huelva (ES)
  • Universidad de Sevilla (ES)
Venue
Marine Drugs
Publisher
MDPI AG
Published
2011-03-03
Volume
9
Issue
3
Pages
319-333
ISSN
1660-3397 (ISSN-L)
OpenAlex
W2153394912
Cited by
328
References
106
Citations by year
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FWCI
1.50
Type
journal article
Language
en
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  • LA Referencia (Red Federada de Repositorios Institucionales de Publicaciones Científicas) (submittedVersion, cc-by-nc-nd)
  • Deposito de Investigacion Universidad de Sevilla (University of Seville) (submittedVersion, cc-by)
  • Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad de Huelva (Universidad de Huelva) (submittedVersion, cc-by-nc-nd)
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Topics
  • Life Sciences › Agricultural and Biological Sciences › Aquatic Science › Seaweed-derived Bioactive Compounds
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Biochemistry › Antioxidant Activity and Oxidative Stress
  • Life Sciences › Agricultural and Biological Sciences › Aquatic Science › Aquaculture Nutrition and Growth
Keywords
marine carotenoids, photoprotection, singlet oxygen quenching, nutraceuticals, food colorants, farmed salmon, photosynthetic pigments
MeSH terms
Animals, Animal Feed, Carotenoids, Color, Humans, Photosynthesis, Dietary Supplements, Singlet Oxygen

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