Studies

CellWell record HH-78803

Differential Induction of Astaxanthin, Lutein, and Canthaxanthin with Altered Fatty Acid Profiles in Chromochloris zofingiensis via a Two-Stage Cultivation Approach Using Different Chemical Modulators

Suthamat Niyompanich; Pokchut Kusolkumbot; Watcharee Kunyalung; Atthaboon Watthammawut; Sorawit Powtongsook

2026

In plain language

In Chromochloris zofingiensis, 2.5 millimolar zinc sulfate raised astaxanthin 2.28-fold and lutein 2.91-fold while 1 micromolar methylene blue raised canthaxanthin 3.57-fold, with no significant effect on growth.

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