ReviewMolecules (Basel, Switzerland)2022
Astaxanthin as a Modulator of Nrf2, NF-κB, and Their Crosstalk: Molecular Mechanisms and Possible Clinical Applications.
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- A systematic review and meta-analysis of astaxanthin efficacy in male infertility: evidence from clinical and preclinical studies.Scientific reports · 2026Pooled it
- Effects of 28-day astaxanthin supplementation on psychological fatigue and biochemical markers in taekwondo athletes: a randomized controlled trial.Nutrition journal · 2026Trial
- Cancer therapy-related cognitive impairment, part 2: from bench to bedside-and back: why candidate therapies for cancer therapy-related cognitive impairment fail to translate.Pharmacological reports : PR · 2026Review
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- Research Progress on Astaxanthin Plus Exercise for the Prevention and Treatment of Knee Osteoarthritis: A Traditional Narrative Review.International journal of molecular sciences · 2026Review
- Exploring the therapeutic potential of momordica balsamina: A focus on anticancer and nephroprotective effects.Molecular biology reports · 2026Article
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- Exploring the Multifunctional Benefits of Astaxanthin in Aging, Oxidative Stress, Immune Dysfunction, Gut and Skin Health.Antioxidants (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
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- Topical Astaxanthin Attenuates Imiquimod-Induced Psoriasiform Dermatitis by Downregulating Psoriasis-Associated Keratin Gene Expression (Krt16, Krt17, Krt6a) and Inhibiting the JAK-STAT Signaling Pathway.Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Astaxanthin and omega-3 fatty acids enhance endometrial receptivity in a rat model of polycystic ovary syndrome.Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's archives of pharmacology · 2026Article
- From nutrition to therapeutics: the diverse inflammopharmacological and biomedical roles of astaxanthin.Inflammopharmacology · 2026Review
- Microalgae as a Source of Photosensitizers: Analytical Strategies and Biomedical Use in Photodynamic Therapy.Pharmaceuticals (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- Astaxanthin alleviates altered hepatic lipid metabolism and oxidative stress in animals fed a high-sucrose diet.Frontiers in nutrition · 2026Article
- Astaxanthin Reverses Oxidative Stress-Induced Dysfunction in Human Periodontal Ligament Stem Cells by Activating the Nrf2/ARE Pathway.Stem cells international · 2026Article
- Salvianolic acid A reduces lipotoxicity injury of cardiomyocytes by orchestrating oxidative stress and inflammation via Akt/Nrf2/NF-κB axis.Journal of molecular histology · 2025Article
- Omega-3 fatty acids modulate acetamiprid and emamectin benzoate-induced testicular toxicity in rats by modulating Nrf2/NFkB pathway and apoptotic signaling.Scientific reports · 2025Article
- Synergistic Protective Effects ofMarine drugs · 2025Article
- The Potential Role of Microalgal Antioxidant Molecules on the Microbiota-Gut Axis in Inflammatory Bowel Diseases.Biomolecules · 2025Review
- Navigating the Effects of Anti-Atherosclerotic Supplements and Acknowledging Associated Bleeding Risks.International journal of molecular sciences · 2025Review
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Abstract
Astaxanthin (AST) is a dietary xanthophyll predominantly found in marine organisms and seafood. Due to its unique molecular features, AST has an excellent antioxidant activity with a wide range of applications in the nutraceutical and pharmaceutical industries. In the past decade, mounting evidence has suggested a protective role for AST against a wide range of diseases where oxidative stress and inflammation participate in a self-perpetuating cycle. Here, we review the underlying molecular mechanisms by which AST regulates two relevant redox-sensitive transcription factors, such as nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 (Nrf2) and nuclear factor κB (NF-κB). Nrf2 is a cellular sensor of electrophilic stress that coordinates the expression of a battery of defensive genes encoding antioxidant proteins and detoxifying enzymes. Likewise, NF-κB acts as a mediator of cellular stress and induces the expression of various pro-inflammatory genes, including those encoding cytokines, chemokines, and adhesion molecules. The effects of AST on the crosstalk between these transcription factors have also been discussed. Besides this, we summarize the current clinical studies elucidating how AST may alleviate the etiopathogenesis of oxidative stress and inflammation.
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