Meso-Zeaxanthin
Meso-Zeaxanthin accumulates in the central retina and forms macular pigment together with lutein and zeaxanthin, which has the function of light filtering. meso-Zeaxanthin can quench ROS and exert antioxidant function[1].
Product Specifications
CAS Number
[31272-50-1]
UNSPSC
12352211
Target
Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS)
Related Pathways
Immunology/Inflammation; Metabolic Enzyme/Protease; NF-κB
Field of Research
Inflammation/Immunology
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 Formula
C40H56O2
Molecular Weight
568.87
References & Citations
[1]Nolan JM, et al. What is meso-zeaxanthin, and where does it come from? Eye (Lond) . 2013 Aug;27 (8) :899-905.
Shipping Conditions
Room temperature
Scientific Category
Reference compound1
Clinical Information
No Development Reported
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