Zeaxanthin
Zeaxanthin, a diet-obtained carotenoid, presents in the macula region of the eye. Zeaxanthin shows antioxidant effects[1][2].
Product Specifications
CAS Number
144-68-3
UNSPSC
12352211
Hazard Statement
H315, H319, H335
Target
Endogenous Metabolite
Type
Natural Products
Related Pathways
Metabolic Enzyme/Protease
Applications
COVID-19-immunoregulation
Field of Research
Inflammation/Immunology; Cancer
Assay Protocol
https://www.medchemexpress.com/zeaxanthin.html
Purity
97.0
Solubility
DMSO : 1 mg/mL (ultrasonic) |THF : 10 mg/mL (ultrasonic)
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
Precautions
H315, H319, H335
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.
Shipping Conditions
Blue Ice
Storage Conditions
-20°C (Powder, protect from light)
Scientific Category
Natural Products
Clinical Information
Phase 3
Isoform
Human Endogenous Metabolite; Microbial Metabolite
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