National Chung Hsing University-Professor David Wang

The research has shown that astaxanthin has a significant effect against cancer cells. Did you know that many of the shellfish you eat contained anti-cancer compounds? Professor David Wang from the NCHU Graduate Institute of Biomedical Engineering has found, astaxanthin can not merely improve the death of cancer cells, but has a wide application.

Astaxanthin is a kind of carotenoid, which has a greater effect than lutein. Its hydrophilic structure can efficiently decrease the free radical in the body. Research further points out that astaxanthin has a 200 fold antioxidant ability than lutein and 500 fold more than vitamin E.

Our skin cell may pose a threat of chemical damage or phototoxicity, in this condition will produce many reactive oxygen species (ROS) and cause oxidative stress. As a strong antioxidant compound, astaxanthin can improve the problem of oxidative stress.

Astaxanthin has three isomers, Research has discovered that 3S, 3’S astaxanthin is the most stable and safe form, meanwhile the most antioxidant ability above all isomers. Moreover, astaxanthin shows no toxicity both in vitro or in vivo.

Last but not least, the production of this technique was free to state astaxanthin, which has higher bioavailability and reprocesses ability compared with fat-solute state astaxanthin. Make the astaxanthin can use not only in cosmetic and feed additives but can use in aesthetic medicine and drug as a potential treatment for cancer.

NCHU GLORIA (Global Research & Industry Alliance), NCHU researchers and alliance partners will join 2021 Bio Asia. We will present 5 topics including Biopharmaceutical and Medical, Innovative Biotechnology, Smart Medical, Bio Raw materials and Agri-biotechnology at Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center Hall 2, 4F R1121. Those technologies will bring advancements and better people’s lives. Welcome to NCHU GLORIA booth!