Astaxanthin A Potential Therapeutic Agent in Cardiovascular Disease.docVIP

Mar. Drugs 2011, 9, 447-465; doi:10.3390/md9030447 OPEN ACCESS Marine Drugs ISSN 1660-3397 /journal/marinedrugs Review Astaxanthin: A Potential Therapeutic Agent in Cardiovascular Disease Robert G. Fassett 1,2,* and Jeff S. Coombes 2 1 Renal Research Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital and The University of Queensland School of Medicine, Level 9 Ned Hanlon Building, Butterfield Street, Brisbane, Queensland 4029, Australia 2 School of Human Movement Studies, The University of Queensland, St. Lucia, Brisbane, Queensland 4072, Australia; E-Mail: jcoombes@.au * Author to whom correspondence