A well-known xanthophyll carotenoid called fucoxanthin is produced mostly by aquatic creatures including Phaeodactylum tricornutum microalgae and the focus genus macroalgae. In addition to having anti ...

To investigate the effects and the molecular mechanisms of fucoxanthin, a major carotenoid found in edible seaweed, on HeLa cells. The cytotoxicity of fucoxanthin was evaluated using MTT assay. Cell ...

The depths of the seas may harbor a compound that could fizzle fat away. But don't don your scuba gear just yet. The compound, called fucoxanthin, isn't ready for prime time. Fucoxanthin is an ...

The search for safe and effective natural ingredients in the cosmetics industry has been ongoing for years. It remains one of the most widely studied topics worldwide. Fucoxanthin, a natural pigment ...

Chemists in Japan have found that brown seaweed, a flavor component used in many Asian soups and salads, contains a compound that appears in animal studies to promote weight loss by reducing the ...

JW Biotech (CEO Yang Jaewon) announced on the 15th that it will soon launch a product using the marine microalgae extract 'fucoxanthin' on the market. Fucoxanthin is a powerful antioxidant found in ...

A compound found in brown seaweeds could help to treat one of the most common and aggressive forms of malignant brain tumour. The compound's promising effects were discovered by researchers in the ...

Diatoms are microscopic unicellular algae occurring in natural waters worldwide. During photosynthesis, they take up large quantities of carbon dioxide, the primary greenhouse gas emitted through ...

Fucoxanthin, ein Carotinoidpigment mit einer Allen-, einer Epoxy- und einer Carbonylgruppe sowie drei Hydroxylgruppen, von denen eine acetyliert ist (Abb.), M r 658,88, F. 160 °C, [α] 72,5° ± 9° (CHCl ...

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 11 -- Chemists in Japan have found that brown seaweed, a flavor component used in many Asian soups and salads, contains a compound that appears in animal studies to promote weight ...