Molecular structure of Zeaxanthin, CAS Number: 144-68-3
Zeaxanthin (CAS 144-68-3)
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Alternate Names:
β,β-carotene-3R,3′R-diol; Anchovyxanthin; Xanthophyll 3; Zeaxanthol
Application:
Zeaxanthin is an antioxidant and anti-inflammatory carotenoid
CAS Number:
144-68-3
Purity:
≥95%
Molecular Weight:
568.9
Molecular Formula:
C40H56O2
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Zeaxanthin, a dihydroxy carotenoid, may act to contain antioxidant characteristics. Experiments report this chemical to be one of the predominant carotenoids of the macular pigment in eyes. The macular pigment contains anti-inflammatory and antioxidant characteristics that are due to carotenoids such as zeaxanthin. Further studies note that zeaxanthin contains scavenging capacity for the superoxide anion radical O2-, hydroxyl radical HO-, and H2O2.
Zeaxanthin (CAS 144-68-3) References
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- The body of evidence to support a protective role for lutein and zeaxanthin in delaying chronic disease. Overview. | Mares-Perlman, JA., et al. 2002. J Nutr. 132: 518S-524S. PMID: 11880585
- Lutein and zeaxanthin dietary supplements raise macular pigment density and serum concentrations of these carotenoids in humans. | Bone, RA., et al. 2003. J Nutr. 133: 992-8. PMID: 12672909
- Lutein and zeaxanthin and their potential roles in disease prevention. | Ribaya-Mercado, JD. and Blumberg, JB. 2004. J Am Coll Nutr. 23: 567S-587S. PMID: 15640510
- Zeaxanthin, a retinal carotenoid, protects retinal cells against oxidative stress. | Nakajima, Y., et al. 2009. Curr Eye Res. 34: 311-8. PMID: 19373580
- Effects of lutein and zeaxanthin on aspects of eye health. | Ma, L. and Lin, XM. 2010. J Sci Food Agric. 90: 2-12. PMID: 20355006
- Zeaxanthin inhibits PDGF-BB-induced migration in human dermal fibroblasts. | Wu, NL., et al. 2010. Exp Dermatol. 19: e173-81. PMID: 20482615
- Dynamics of zeaxanthin binding to the photosystem II monomeric antenna protein Lhcb6 (CP24) and modulation of its photoprotection properties. | Betterle, N., et al. 2010. Arch Biochem Biophys. 504: 67-77. PMID: 20494647
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- Intake of lutein and zeaxanthin differ with age, sex, and ethnicity. | Johnson, EJ., et al. 2010. J Am Diet Assoc. 110: 1357-62. PMID: 20800129
- Macular lutein and zeaxanthin are related to brain lutein and zeaxanthin in primates. | Vishwanathan, R., et al. 2013. Nutr Neurosci. 16: 21-9. PMID: 22780947
- A possible role for lutein and zeaxanthin in cognitive function in the elderly. | Johnson, EJ. 2012. Am J Clin Nutr. 96: 1161S-5S. PMID: 23053547
- Distribution of lutein and zeaxanthin stereoisomers in the human retina. | Bone, RA., et al. 1997. Exp Eye Res. 64: 211-8. PMID: 9176055
- Identification of lutein and zeaxanthin oxidation products in human and monkey retinas. | Khachik, F., et al. 1997. Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci. 38: 1802-11. PMID: 9286269
- Fruits and vegetables that are sources for lutein and zeaxanthin: the macular pigment in human eyes. | Sommerburg, O., et al. 1998. Br J Ophthalmol. 82: 907-10. PMID: 9828775
Inhibitor of:
βA1/3-crystallin, βB1-crystallin, ARMD8, NAALADL1, RD3, and Retinoschisin.Activator of:
β2-crystallin, β3-crystallin, βA4-crystallin, γ-GCSm, ABCA4, AIPL1, ARMD8, BBS9, BC048943, BCDO2, BCMO1, CRALBP, CRALBPL, DHRS1, DNA pol ε 4, DnaJB3, DnaJC5γ, ELOF1, encephalopsin, FAAP100, FLJ34931_BC027072, IRBP, ISX, LEP503, melanopsin, NR2E3, Nrf3, Nrl, Oculomedin, OPN1LW, OPN1MW, PC-LKC, PCDH21_Pcdh21, PDE6C, peropsin, PRCD, PRX I, RDH19, RDH5, RDH9, retbindin, retinitis pigmentosa 1, rhodopsin, RLBP1L2, RP1, RP1L1, RP2, RPE65, RPGR, and TULP1.Ordering Information
| Product Name | Catalog # | UNIT | Price | Qty | FAVORITES | |
Zeaxanthin, 500 µg | sc-205544 | 500 µg | $265.00 | |||
Zeaxanthin, 1 mg | sc-205544A | 1 mg | $454.00 |