Microalgae
Astaxanthin hyperaccumulation allows microalgae to survive in extreme environments for up to 40 years. Under environmental stress such as extreme heat, cold, or lack of food and water, microalgae massively upregulate astaxanthin production…
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Astaxanthin hyperaccumulation allows microalgae to survive in extreme environments for up to 40 years. Under environmental stress such as extreme heat, cold, or lack of food and water, microalgae massively upregulate astaxanthin production through hyperaccumulation. Astaxanthin shields microalgal cell membranes and DNA from oxidative damage under crisis conditions. The microalga Haematococcus pluvialis is the primary biological source of natural astaxanthin.