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Fucoxanthin (CAS 3351-86-8)

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Alternate Names:
α-Carotene
Application:
Fucoxanthin is a carotenoid pigment
CAS Number:
3351-86-8
Purity:
≥95%
Molecular Weight:
658.91
Molecular Formula:
C42H58O6
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
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Fucoxanthin is a carotenoid pigment found in fresh brown algae.


Fucoxanthin (CAS 3351-86-8) References

  1. In vivo induction of apoptosis by fucoxanthin, a marine carotenoid, associated with down-regulating STAT3/EGFR signaling in sarcoma 180 (S180) xenografts-bearing mice.  |  Wang, J., et al. 2012. Mar Drugs. 10: 2055-2068. PMID: 23118721
  2. Inhibition of tumor growth in vitro and in vivo by fucoxanthin against melanoma B16F10 cells.  |  Kim, KN., et al. 2013. Environ Toxicol Pharmacol. 35: 39-46. PMID: 23228706
  3. Fucoxanthin: A Promising Medicinal and Nutritional Ingredient.  |  Zhang, H., et al. 2015. Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2015: 723515. PMID: 26106437
  4. Fucoxanthin: A promising compound for human inflammation-related diseases.  |  Liu, M., et al. 2020. Life Sci. 255: 117850. PMID: 32470447
  5. Fucoxanthin activities motivate its nano/micro-encapsulation for food or nutraceutical application: a review.  |  Wang, C., et al. 2020. Food Funct. 11: 9338-9358. PMID: 33151231
  6. Fucoxanthin rescues dexamethasone induced C2C12 myotubes atrophy.  |  Zhiyin, L., et al. 2021. Biomed Pharmacother. 139: 111590. PMID: 33865017
  7. Fucoxanthin from Algae to Human, an Extraordinary Bioresource: Insights and Advances in up and Downstream Processes.  |  Pajot, A., et al. 2022. Mar Drugs. 20: PMID: 35447895
  8. Fucoxanthin Is a Potential Therapeutic Agent for the Treatment of Breast Cancer.  |  Lau, TY. and Kwan, HY. 2022. Mar Drugs. 20: PMID: 35736173
  9. Advances in fucoxanthin chemistry and management of neurodegenerative diseases.  |  Li, N., et al. 2022. Phytomedicine. 105: 154352. PMID: 35917771
  10. Recent advances in delivery systems of fucoxanthin.  |  Yuan, Y., et al. 2023. Food Chem. 404: 134685. PMID: 36279786
  11. Fucoxanthin, a Functional Food Ingredient: Challenges in Bioavailability.  |  Fernandes, V. and Mamatha, BS. 2023. Curr Nutr Rep. 12: 567-580. PMID: 37642932

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Product NameCatalog #UNITPriceQtyFAVORITES

Fucoxanthin, 10 mg

sc-211546
10 mg
$218.00