Association·nasa
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%
active
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