Phytoene
Phytoene (trans-Phytoene) is a carotene pigment. Phytoene is the precursor of all carotenoids. Phytoene is the predominant PT isomer in most carotenogenic organisms. Phytoene can delay the skin tumors appearance and reduce their number in mice that are induced the tumors with UV-B light. Phytoene leads to protection against oxidative stress and malignant transformation. Phytoene inhibits the proliferation of breast cancer cells[1].
Product Specifications
CAS Number
540-04-5
Product Name Alternative
Trans-Phytoene
UNSPSC
12352211
Target
Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS)
Related Pathways
Immunology/Inflammation; Metabolic Enzyme/Protease; NF-κB
Field of Research
Cancer
Smiles
C/C(C)=C\CC/C(C)=C/CC/C(C)=C/CC/C(C)=C/C=C/C=C(C)/CC/C=C(C)/CC/C=C(C)/CC/C=C(C)\C
Molecular Formula
C40H64
Molecular Weight
544.94
References & Citations
[1]Meléndez-Martínez, A. J., et al., (2015) . A comprehensive review on the colorless carotenoids phytoene and phytofluene. Archives of biochemistry and biophysics, 572, 188–200.
Shipping Conditions
Room temperature
Scientific Category
Natural Products
Clinical Information
No Development Reported
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