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Space-induced stress increases carotenoid synthesis in microbes

Claim that oxidative damage induced by simulated microgravity results in increased synthesis of protective carotenoids in microbes.

Confidence
80%
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Evidence Quote

Increased synthesis of protective carotenoids has been reported in simulated-microgravity-exposed H. argentinensis against the oxidative damage

Relationship

Protective carotenoid synthesis in microgravity-exposed microbes increases Antioxidant defence mechanisms in microbes during spaceflight