Nanocarrier System: State-of-the-Art in Oral Delivery of Astaxanthin
Astaxanthin (3,3′-dihydroxy-4,4′-diketo-β-β carotene), which belongs to the xanthophyll class, has shown potential biological activity in in vitro and in vivo models including as a potent antioxidant, anti-lipid peroxidation and cardiovascular disease prevention agent. It is mainly extracted from an...
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MDPI AG
2022-08-01
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Series: | Antioxidants |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3921/11/9/1676 |