Zeaxanthin (Standard)

Zeaxanthin (Standard)

• CAS Number: 144-68-3
• UNSPSC Description: Zeaxanthin (Standard) is the analytical standard of Zeaxanthin. This product is intended for research and analytical applications. Zeaxanthin, a diet-obtained carotenoid, presents in the macula region of the eye. Zeaxanthin shows antioxidant effects[1][2].
• Target Antigen: Endogenous Metabolite
• Type: Reference Standards
• Related Pathways: Metabolic Enzyme/Protease
• Field of Research: Inflammation/Immunology; Cancer
• Assay Protocol: https://www.medchemexpress.com/zeaxanthin-standard.html
• Smiles: CC1(C)C(/C=C/C(C)=C/C=C/C(C)=C/C=C/C=C(C)/C=C/C=C(C)/C=C/C2=C(C)C[C@@H](O)CC2(C)C)=C(C)C[C@@H](O)C1
• Molecular Weight: 568.87
• References & Citations: [1]Bone RA, et al. Distribution of lutein and zeaxanthin stereoisomers in the human retina. Exp Eye Res. 1997 Feb;64(2):211-8.|[2]Elbaz-Hayoun S, et al. Evaluation of antioxidant treatments for the modulation of macrophage function in the context of retinal degeneration. Mol Vis. 2019 Sep 5;25:479-488.|[3]Krinsky NI, et al. Biologic mechanisms of the protective role of lutein and zeaxanthin in the eye.Annu Rev Nutr. 2003;23:171-201.
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