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meso-zeaxanthin

Term ID
CHEBI:138919
Synonyms
  • (3R,3'S)-beta,beta-carotene-3,3'-diol
  • (3R,3'S)-dihydroxy-beta,beta-carotene
  • (3R,3'S)-zeaxanthin
  • (R,S)-Zeaxanthin
  • 3'-epi-zeaxanthin
Definition
A carotenol that is β,β-carotene carrying two hydroxy substituents at positions 3 and 3' (the 3R,3'S-diastereomer). It is rarely found in diet and is believed to be formed at the macula by metabolic transformations of ingested carotenoids.
References
  • agr:IND605152499
  • agr:IND605263938
  • cas:31272-50-1
  • knapsack:C00023218
  • pubmed:25739325
  • pubmed:25752849
  • pubmed:26541886
  • pubmed:27069419
  • pubmed:27082300
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  • pubmed:27420092
  • pubmed:27538825
  • pubmed:27721557
  • pubmed:28122649
  • pubmed:28189300
  • pubmed:28198205
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  • pubmed:28315450
  • pubmed:28874556
  • pubmed:28947101
  • pubmed:29039801
  • pubmed:29046877
  • pubmed:29053808
  • pubmed:29172786
  • pubmed:29332050
  • reaxys:2230335
  • wikipedia.en:Meso-zeaxanthin
Ontology
ChEBI  ( EBI )
Relationships
Phenotype
Phenotype resulting from meso-zeaxanthin
Phenotype where environments contain meso-zeaxanthin
Phenotype modified by environments containing meso-zeaxanthin
Phenotype affecting meso-zeaxanthin
Human Disease Model