Open AccessDetection of astaxanthin at different regions of the brain in rats treated with astaxanthin nanoemulsion
Author(s) -
Mazzura Wan Chik,
Meor Mohd Redzuan Meor Mohd Affandi,
Gurmeet Kaur Surindar Singh
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
journal of pharmacy and bioallied sciences
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.268
H-Index - 36
eISSN - 0976-4879
pISSN - 0975-7406
DOI - 10.4103/jpbs.jpbs_464_21
Subject(s) - astaxanthin , bioavailability , analysis of variance , high performance liquid chromatography , chromatography , chemistry , pharmacokinetics , pharmacology , medicine , biochemistry , carotenoid
Astaxanthin (Ast), a compound used widely as a dietary supplement, has high antioxidant properties but poor oral bioavailability. To benefit from its nutritional values in cognitive function, Ast was formulated into a nanoemulsion which may improve its penetration through the blood-brain barrier (BBB).