Effect of β,β-carotene, β-echinenone, astaxanthin, fucoxanthin, vitamin A and vitamin E on the biological defense of the sea urchin Pseudocentrotus depressus

Kawakami, Takahiro; Tsushima, Miyuki; Katabami, Yasushi; Mine, Minoru; Ishida, Akira; Matsuno, Takao

doi:10.1016/s0022-0981(97)00236-0

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“…In addition, another group of chemicals, Xanthophylls such as fucoxanthin, lutein, and zeaxanthin (wich is the major carotenoid in yellow maize) has been reported to be important for sea urchin aquaculture. Indeed, a diet containing xanthophylls would affect fecundity and quality of gametes, enabling a production of large numbers of juveniles with high survival rates (Kawakami et al, 1998;Matsuno and Tsushima, 2001). Furthermore, because of boosted somatic growth, maturation, reproduction, cooling and bacterial growth would also contribute to the generation of free radicals in an aquaculture context, the use of spinaches as source of antioxidant has been proved to be crucial in such rapid gonadal development .…”

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Can echinoculture be a feasible and effective activity? Analysis of fast reliable breeding conditions to promote gonadal growth and sexual maturation in Paracentrotus lividus

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Can echinoculture be a feasible and effective activity? Analysis of fast reliable breeding conditions to promote gonadal growth and sexual maturation in Paracentrotus lividus

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“…It has been reported that this carotenoid exhibits strong antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-obesity, antidiabetic, anticancer, and antihypertensive activities [2,3]. Fucoxanthin can also be used as an animal feed additive in poultry and aquaculture industries [4]. …”

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Production, Characterization, and Antioxidant Activity of Fucoxanthin from the Marine Diatom Odontella aurita

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The production, characterization, and antioxidant capacity of the carotenoid fucoxanthin from the marine diatom Odontella aurita were investigated. The results showed that low light and nitrogen-replete culture medium enhanced the biosynthesis of fucoxanthin. The maximum biomass concentration of 6.36 g L−1 and maximum fucoxanthin concentration of 18.47 mg g−1 were obtained in cultures grown in a bubble column photobioreactor (Ø 3.0 cm inner diameter), resulting in a fucoxanthin volumetric productivity of 7.96 mg L−1 day−1. A slight reduction in biomass production was observed in the scaling up of O. aurita culture in a flat plate photobioreactor, yet yielded a comparable fucoxanthin volumetric productivity. A rapid method was developed for extraction and purification of fucoxanthin. The purified fucoxanthin was identified as all-trans-fucoxanthin, which exhibited strong antioxidant properties, with the effective concentration for 50% scavenging (EC50) of 1,1-dihpenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) radical and 2,2′-Azino-bis(3-ethylbenzthiazoline-6-sulfonic acid (ABTS) radical being 0.14 and 0.03 mg mL−1, respectively. Our results suggested that O. aurita can be a natural source of fucoxanthin for human health and nutrition.

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“…In addition, these molecules are essential components of mammalian diets and have vital antioxidant activity [55,56] . Although carotenoids are not typically characterized as having great pharmacological potential, they have attracted interest as important nutraceuticals due to their significant antioxidant and anti-cancer activities [57,58] . Nutraceuticals are dietary or supplemental molecules that confer a physiological benefit, or provide biological protection against chronic conditions or diseases.…”

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Novel natural product discovery from obligate symbiotic organisms of marine sponges

Monaco

Quinlan

2018

J Nat Agents Mol Ther

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A rich source for the discovery of novel, pharmacologically active natural products have been the terrestrial plants and microbes, accounting for about 85% of the approved natural products in pharmaceutical use, and about 60% of approved pharmaceuticals and new drug applications submission annually. Discovery in the marine environment has lagged due to the difficulty of exploration in this ecological niche. Such exploration began in the 1950's, after technological advances such as scuba diving which allowed collection of marine organisms, primarily to a depth of about 15 m, which was the limit of that technology. Natural products from filter feeding marine invertebrates and in particular, sponges, have proven to be a rich source of structurally unique pharmacologically active compounds, with over 16,000 molecules isolated thus far and a continuing pace of discovery at hundreds of novel bioactive molecules per year. All classes of pharmaceuticals have been represented in this discovery process, including antiprotozoals, pesticides, TGF-beta inhibitors, cationic channel blockers, anticancer, cytotoxic, antiviral, anti-inflammatory and antibacterial compounds. Important biosynthetic pathways found in sponges which give rise to these compounds include the terpenoid, fatty acid, polyketoid, quinone reductase, alkaloid, isoprenoid, and non-ribosomal protein synthase pathways as summarized in this article.

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Effect of β,β-carotene, β-echinenone, astaxanthin, fucoxanthin, vitamin A and vitamin E on the biological defense of the sea urchin Pseudocentrotus depressus

Cited by 73 publications

References 22 publications

Can echinoculture be a feasible and effective activity? Analysis of fast reliable breeding conditions to promote gonadal growth and sexual maturation in Paracentrotus lividus

Can echinoculture be a feasible and effective activity? Analysis of fast reliable breeding conditions to promote gonadal growth and sexual maturation in Paracentrotus lividus

Production, Characterization, and Antioxidant Activity of Fucoxanthin from the Marine Diatom Odontella aurita

Novel natural product discovery from obligate symbiotic organisms of marine sponges

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