Siphonaxanthin, a Green Algal Carotenoid, as a Novel Functional Compound
Abstract
:1. Introduction
2. Siphonaxanthin in Green Algae
3. Apoptosis-Inducing Effect
4. Anti-Angiogenic Effect
5. Anti-Inflammatory Effect
6. Conclusions and Future Perspectives
Acknowledgments
Author Contributions
Conflicts of Interest
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Sugawara, T.; Ganesan, P.; Li, Z.; Manabe, Y.; Hirata, T. Siphonaxanthin, a Green Algal Carotenoid, as a Novel Functional Compound. Mar. Drugs 2014, 12, 3660-3668. https://doi.org/10.3390/md12063660
Sugawara T, Ganesan P, Li Z, Manabe Y, Hirata T. Siphonaxanthin, a Green Algal Carotenoid, as a Novel Functional Compound. Marine Drugs. 2014; 12(6):3660-3668. https://doi.org/10.3390/md12063660
Chicago/Turabian StyleSugawara, Tatsuya, Ponesakki Ganesan, Zhuosi Li, Yuki Manabe, and Takashi Hirata. 2014. "Siphonaxanthin, a Green Algal Carotenoid, as a Novel Functional Compound" Marine Drugs 12, no. 6: 3660-3668. https://doi.org/10.3390/md12063660