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Genotoxicity and subacute toxicity studies of a new astaxanthin-containing Phaffia rhodozyma extract.
The Journal of toxicological sciences - 1 Jun 2014
Tago Yoshiyuki, Fujii Toshihide, Wada Jutaro, Kato Masanori, Wei Min, Wanibuchi Hideki, Kitano Mitsuaki
Abstract excerpt
Experimental and clinical studies demonstrate that astaxanthin (AXN), a xanthophyll carotenoid, has protective effects against oxidative damage. Because most of these studies assessed AXN derived from Haematococcus pluvialis that were cultivated at industrial scales, few studies have examined the toxicity of AXN derived from Phaffia rhodozyma. To evaluate the safety of astaxanthin-containing P. rhodozymaextract...
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