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Characterization of carotenoid hydroxylase gene promoter in Haematococcus pluvialis.
Indian journal of biochemistry & biophysics - 1 Oct 2006
Meng C X, Wei W, Su Z- L, Qin S
Abstract excerpt
Astaxanthin, a high-value ketocarotenoid is mainly used in fish aquaculture. It also has potential in human health due to its higher antioxidant capacity than beta-carotene and vitamin E. The unicellular green alga Haematococcus pluvialis is known to accumulate astaxanthin in response to environmental stresses, such as high light intensity and salt stress. Carotenoid hydroxylase plays a key role in astaxanthin...
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