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research-articleAsian Journal of Biological and Life SciencesVol. 14 | Issue 2 | 2014 | pp. 394–399Open access
Extraction of Astaxanthin from Shrimp Shell (Metapenaeus dobsoni), Formulation and Evaluation of Sunscreen Lotion
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- 1 Department of Biotechnology, Dr. NGP Arts and Science College, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, INDIA.
Published in Asian Journal of Biological and Life Sciences
Correspondence: Abinayasri Ramesh
Department of Biotechnology, Dr. NGP Arts and Science College, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, INDIA.
Email: palaniswamyradha@gmail.com
Copyright: © 2014 Manuscript Technomedia. This is an open access article.
- Published:
- Jan 1, 2014
- Received:
- Feb 4, 2025
- Accepted:
- Jun 23, 2025
How to cite
Ramesh, A. (2014). Extraction of Astaxanthin from Shrimp Shell (Metapenaeus dobsoni), Formulation and Evaluation of Sunscreen Lotion. Asian Journal of Biological and Life Sciences, 14(2), 394–399. https://doi.org/10.5530/ajbls.20251496
Abstract
Aim: Extract astaxanthin from shrimp shell (Metapenaeus dobsoni), confirm via TLC/FTIR/UV, incorporate into a tropical sunscreen lotion and evaluate physicochemical properties. Results: Samples rich in antioxidant property and exhibited UV-absorbing capacity supporting astaxanthin as a natural UV protective agent. Conclusion: Astaxanthin from shrimp shell is a promising natural sunscreen ingredient and value-added use of seafood waste.
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| Title | Extraction of Astaxanthin from Shrimp Shell (Metapenaeus dobsoni), Formulation and Evaluation of Sunscreen Lotion |
|---|---|
| Authors | Abinayasri Ramesh |
| Affiliations | Department of Biotechnology, Dr. NGP Arts and Science College, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, INDIA. |
| Corresponding author | palaniswamyradha@gmail.com |
| Journal | Asian Journal of Biological and Life Sciences |
| Volume / Issue | Vol. 14, Issue 2 (2014) |
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