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Current Status of Fermentative Production of Astaxanthin

CAI Jun, YOU Zhineng   

  1. Key Laboratory of Fermentation Engineering, Ministry of Education, Hubei Collaborative Innovation Center for Industrial
    Fermentation, Hubei University of Technology, Wuhan 430068, China
  • Online:2015-12-15 Published:2015-12-24

Abstract:

Astaxanthin is a carotenoid that has very strong antioxidant activity, anticancer function, significant coloring
capacity and immunoenhancing activity. The biological activities of astaxanthin and its applications in food, cosmetics,
health products, aquaculture, medicine and other fields are summarized in this review, with focus on the current status of
fermentative production of astaxanthin. Moreover, the future directions of astaxanthin research are proposed. It is expected
that this review can provide a theoretical basis for in-depth exploration and comprehensive utilization of astaxanthin.

Key words: astaxanthin, biological activity, fermentation

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