Natural Astaxanthin Is a Green Antioxidant Able to Counteract Lipid Peroxidation and Ferroptotic Cell Death

Natural Astaxanthin Is a Green Antioxidant Able to Counteract Lipid Peroxidation and Ferroptotic Cell Death

Astaxanthin is a red orange xanthophyll carotenoid produced mainly by microalgae but which can also be chemically synthesized. As demonstrated by several studies, this lipophilic molecule is endowed with potent antioxidant properties and is able to modulate biological functions. Unlike synthetic ast...

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Main Authors: Nicola Rizzardi, Laura Pezzolesi, Chiara Samorì, Federica Senese, Chiara Zalambani, Walter Pitacco, Natalia Calonghi, Christian Bergamini, Cecilia Prata, Romana Fato
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-12-01
Series:International Journal of Molecular Sciences
Subjects:
astaxanthin
<i>Haematococcus pluvialis</i>
oxidative stress
lipoperoxidation
ferroptosis
green chemistry
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/23/23/15137

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