ReviewMarine drugs2016
Potential Anti-Atherosclerotic Properties of Astaxanthin.
Review in Marine drugs, 2016. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 89 papers.
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89 citing papers in PubMed, 219 citations in OpenAlex.
- The effect of astaxanthin supplementation on inflammatory markers, lipid profile, and anthropometric indices in patients with heart failure: a randomized controlled trial.Scientific reports · 2026Trial
- 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
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- Selenium-Astaxanthin Co-Supplementation Synergistically Reduces PCSK9 Expression, Upregulates LDL Receptors, and Improves lipid profile and Cardiovascular Markers in Menopausal Ovariectomized Rats by attenuating inflammation and lipid peroxidation.Biological trace element research · 2026Article
- Atherosclerosis nanotheranostics: a perspective from macrophages.Theranostics · 2026Review
- Astaxanthin and Dihydroartemisinin loaded PLGA NPs for atherosclerosis therapy via regulating lipid metabolism and immune microenvironment.Journal of nanobiotechnology · 2025Article
- Optimisation of physicochemical factors for enhanced astaxanthin accumulation in newly isolated freshwater green microalgae Desmodesmus sp. PLM2: insights from current analytical techniques.International microbiology : the official journal of the Spanish Society for Microbiology · 2025Article
- The Potential Role of Microalgal Antioxidant Molecules on the Microbiota-Gut Axis in Inflammatory Bowel Diseases.Biomolecules · 2025Review
- Promising effects of astaxanthin on pain-related behaviors and morphine tolerance in a mouse model of neuropathic pain: Possible involvement of Nrf2 and the NMDA receptor subunit NR2B.Neurotherapeutics : the journal of the American Society for Experimental NeuroTherapeutics · 2025Article
- Plant-Derived Nutraceuticals in Mental Health and Brain Function: Mechanisms of Action and Therapeutic Potential.International journal of molecular sciences · 2025Review
- Bioactive Properties of Enzymatically Hydrolyzed Mulberry Leaf Proteins: Antioxidant and Anti-Inflammatory Effects.Antioxidants (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Astaxanthin Alleviates Lung Injury by Regulating Oxidative Stress, Inflammatory Response, P2X7 Receptor, NF-κB, Bcl-2, and Caspase-3 in LPS-Induced Endotoxemia.Environmental toxicology · 2025Article
- Supercritical carbon dioxide extraction of astaxanthin from Corynebacterium glutamicum.Bioresources and bioprocessing · 2025Article
- Carotenoids in Skin Photoaging: Unveiling Protective Effects, Molecular Insights, and Safety and Bioavailability Frontiers.Antioxidants (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Review
- Modulating Multiple Molecular Trajectories by Nutraceuticals and/or Physical Activity in Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)-Like Behaviors in Rat Pups.Journal of neuroimmune pharmacology : the official journal of the Society on NeuroImmune Pharmacology · 2025Article
- Astaxanthin is a Novel Candidate for Glioblastoma Treatment? A Review.Current medicinal chemistry · 2025Review
- Potential Cardiovascular Disease Treatment by Natural Drugs Targeting the HIF-1α Factor and its Pathway.Combinatorial chemistry & high throughput screening · 2025Review
- Astaxanthin has a beneficial influence on pain-related symptoms and opioid-induced hyperalgesia in mice with diabetic neuropathy-evidence from behavioral studies.Pharmacological reports : PR · 2024Article
- The Effects of Antioxidant Supplementation on Soccer Performance and Recovery: A Critical Review of the Available Evidence.Nutrients · 2024Review
- Bioactive peptides of marine organisms: Roles in the reduction and control of cardiovascular diseases.Food science & nutrition · 2024Review
29 more citing papers are in PubMed but not listed here.
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Abstract
Astaxanthin is a naturally occurring red carotenoid pigment classified as a xanthophyll, found in microalgae and seafood such as salmon, trout, and shrimp. This review focuses on astaxanthin as a bioactive compound and outlines the evidence associated with its potential role in the prevention of atherosclerosis. Astaxanthin has a unique molecular structure that is responsible for its powerful antioxidant activities by quenching singlet oxygen and scavenging free radicals. Astaxanthin has been reported to inhibit low-density lipoprotein (LDL) oxidation and to increase high-density lipoprotein (HDL)-cholesterol and adiponectin levels in clinical studies. Accumulating evidence suggests that astaxanthin could exert preventive actions against atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (CVD) via its potential to improve oxidative stress, inflammation, lipid metabolism, and glucose metabolism. In addition to identifying mechanisms of astaxanthin bioactivity by basic research, much more epidemiological and clinical evidence linking reduced CVD risk with dietary astaxanthin intake is needed.
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