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Production of Fucoxanthin by the Microalga Tisochrysis Lutea: A Review of Recent Developments Publisher



Mohamadnia S1, 2 ; Tavakoli O1 ; Faramarzi MA2 ; Shamsollahi Z3
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  1. 1. School of Chemical Engineering, College of Engineering, University of Tehran, Tehran, 14176, Iran
  2. 2. Department of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, Faculty of Pharmacy and Biotechnology Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, P.O. Box 14155−6451, Tehran, 1417614411, Iran
  3. 3. School of Chemical Engineering, Iran University of Science and Technology, Tehran, Iran

Source: Aquaculture Published:2020


Abstract

Fucoxanthin is the major abundant xanthophyll in macro- and micro-algae as a component of photosynthetic light-harvesting complexes for photosynthesis and photoprotection. Nowadays, widespread application of fucoxanthin in food industry, pharmaceutical, and medical purposes are increasing. The current issue attracts the attention of researchers for producing of carotenoid from its natural resources, especially algae. Againts macroalgae, microalgae have rapid growth with the same source of food. In addition, they can grow from variety of situations and environmental conditions to produce a specific biochemical product. Microalgae, e.g. Tisochrysis lutea (T. lutea), can be cultivated under controlled conditions, low cost, and higher concentration of fucoxanthin. This review presents some of nutraceutical effects of fucoxanthin for human health and then, in particular, recent biotechnological developments in bioprocessing of this valuable product including, cultivation, harvesting, extraction, and purification, from T. lutea. © 2019 Elsevier B.V.
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