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Biological and neurological activities of astaxanthin (Review).
Review in Molecular medicine reports, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 40 papers.
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40 citing papers in PubMed, 119 citations in OpenAlex.
- Astaxanthin treatment decreases pro-inflammatory cytokines and improves reproductive outcomes in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome undergoing assisted reproductive technology: A randomized clinical trial.Inflammopharmacology · 2024Trial
- Microbial pigments as multi-functional cosmeceuticals: mechanism of action and sustainable production.Archives of microbiology · 2026Review
- Neurodegenerative diseases and immune system: From pathogenic mechanism to therapy.Neural regeneration research · 2026Article
- Nrf2/Bach1-ARE pathway are involved in the ameliorative effects of astaxanthin on D-galactose-induced liver and brain aging and injury.Scientific reports · 2026Article
- Exploring the Multifunctional Benefits of Astaxanthin in Aging, Oxidative Stress, Immune Dysfunction, Gut and Skin Health.Antioxidants (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- A to Z of Health: An Evidence-Based Narrative Review of Multivitamin-Multimineral and Nutraceutical Supplementation.Cureus · 2026Review
- From nutrition to therapeutics: the diverse inflammopharmacological and biomedical roles of astaxanthin.Inflammopharmacology · 2026Review
- Chemical Diversity of Carotenoids Derived from Aquatic Animals and their Therapeutic, Biomedical, and Natural Colorant Applications.Combinatorial chemistry & high throughput screening · 2026Review
- Astaxanthin as a potential therapeutic agent in polycystic ovary syndrome: a review of its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and metabolic mechanisms.Frontiers in reproductive health · 2026Review
- Managing dry eye disease - a review of selected traditional Chinese medicine and some of their metabolites focusing on molecular mechanisms and signaling pathways.Frontiers in pharmacology · 2026Review
- Astaxanthin inhibits hepatocellular carcinoma by targeting USP39-mediated β-catenin stabilization through deubiquitination.Scientific reports · 2025Article
- Neuroprotective Effects of Astaxanthin After Middle Cerebral Artery Occlusion Stroke in Male Rats: The CA1 Hippocampal Region.Basic and clinical neuroscience · 2025Article
- The Potential Role of Microalgal Antioxidant Molecules on the Microbiota-Gut Axis in Inflammatory Bowel Diseases.Biomolecules · 2025Review
- Astaxanthin Alleviates Inflammatory Mechanical Hyperalgesia by Reducing Hyperexcitability of Trigeminal Nociceptive Secondary Neurons: Potential as an NSAID Alternative.Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
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- Nanodelivery of Bioactive Natural Products: A Targeted Therapeutic Breakthrough for Atherosclerosis.Pharmaceutics · 2025Review
- Astaxanthin Attenuates Chlorpyrifos-Induced Pulmonary Cytotoxicity by Modulating Mitochondrial Redox and Inflammatory Pathways.Current issues in molecular biology · 2025Article
- Therapeutic Potential of Bioactive Compounds from Traditional Chinese Medicine in Modulating Macrophage Cholesterol Metabolism for Atherosclerosis Treatment.Pharmaceuticals (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Review
- Single-Pulse Response LA-ICP-MS Imaging with Quadrupole Instrumentation: Theoretical Considerations and Practical Assessment.Analytical chemistry · 2025Article
- Astaxanthin supplementation mitigated intestinal damage and immunity in overfed Pekin ducks by regulating gut morphology, intestinal inflammation, and antioxidant balance.Animal nutrition (Zhongguo xu mu shou yi xue hui) · 2025Article
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Abstract
Astaxanthin is a lipid‑soluble carotenoid produced by various microorganisms and marine animals, including bacteria, yeast, fungi, microalgae, shrimps and lobsters. Astaxanthin has antioxidant, anti‑inflammatory and anti‑apoptotic properties. These characteristics suggest that astaxanthin has health benefits and protects against various diseases. Owing to its ability to cross the blood‑brain barrier, astaxanthin has received attention for its protective effects against neurological disorders, including Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, cerebral ischemia/reperfusion, subarachnoid hemorrhage, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, cognitive impairment and neuropathic pain. Previous studies on the neurological effects of astaxanthin are mostly based on animal models and cellular experiments. Thus, the biological effects of astaxanthin on humans and its underlying mechanisms are still not fully understood. The present review summarizes the neuroprotective effects of astaxanthin, explores its mechanisms of action and draws attention to its potential clinical implications as a therapeutic agent.
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