Product Description: Zeaxanthin, a diet-obtained carotenoid, presents in the macula region of the eye. Zeaxanthin shows antioxidant effects[1][2].
Applications: COVID-19-immunoregulation
Formula: C40H56O2
References: [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.
CAS Number: 144-68-3
Molecular Weight: 568.87
Compound Purity: 97.0
Research Area: Inflammation/Immunology; Cancer
Solubility: DMSO : < 1 mg/mL (ultrasonic)/THF : 10 mg/mL (ultrasonic)
Target: Endogenous Metabolite