Production of polylactic acid nanoparticles encapsulating astaxanthin

• Main Authors: Ibrahim Ali, Noorbatcha, Ahmad Zawawi, Ahmad Fandi, Ali, Fathilah, Jaswir, Irwandi
• Format: Conference or Workshop Item
• Language: English; English
• Published: 2016
• Subjects: TP248.13 Biotechnology
• Online Access: http://irep.iium.edu.my/53920/1/ID151%20PLA%20astaxanthin%20NP%20ICBIOE2016.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/53920/2/ICBioE2016%20Programme%20Book%20cover%20page%20and%20ID151%20schedule.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/53920/; http://www.iium.edu.my/icbioe/2016/

Astaxanthin is one of the carotenoid that has high antioxidant characteristics among other carotenoids. Hence it can play an active role in the prevention of cancer and cardiovascular diseases. However, its use as a high value pharmaceutical product is limited by its low water solubility and bioav...