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Astaxanthin

Astaxanthin

Product ID A7476
Cas No. 472-61-7
Purity ≥97%
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5 mg $118.00 In stock
25 mg $354.40 In stock
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Description

Astaxanthin is a carotenoid found in sea-dwelling creatures such as shrimp, salmon, and algae; it displays neuroprotective, anti-inflammatory, anti-hyperlipidemic, antioxidative, anti-diabetic, and cognition enhancing activities. Astaxanthin enhances performance in animals undergoing the water maze test, increases neuronal survival, and decreases hippocampal expression of TNF-α. Astaxanthin also decreases total cholesterol and triglyceride levels and increases levels and activity of glutathione and catalase in animal models. In diabetic animals, this compound decreases blood glucose levels, suppresses oxidative stress, and improves cognitive function. Additionally, astaxanthin protects against glutamate-induced neurotoxicity in vivo.

Product Info

Cas No.

472-61-7

Purity

≥97%

Formula

C40H52O4

Formula Wt.

596.85

Chemical Name

(3S,3'S)-3,3'-Dihydroxy-β,β-carotene-4,4'-dione

IUPAC Name

(3S,3'S)-3,3'-Dihydroxy-β,β-carotene-4,4'-dione

Synonym

3,3'-Dihydroxy-β-carotene-4,4'-dione, all-trans-Astaxanthin, Ovoester, NSC635689, CCRIS 7118, HSDB 7468

Solubility

Soluble in DMSO, chloroform or DMF. Soluble in ethanol or methanol if heated. Insoluble in water

Appearance

Dark violet red solid.

Shipping and Storage

Store Temp

-20°C

Ship Temp

Ambient

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MSDS

A7476 MSDS PDF

Info Sheet

A7476 Info Sheet PDF

References

Wen X, Huang A, Hu J, et al. Neuroprotective effect of astaxanthin against glutamate-induced cytotoxicity in HT22 cells: Involvement of the Akt/GSK-3β pathway. Neuroscience. 2015 Sep 10;303:558-68. PMID: 26197224.

Zhou X, Zhang F, Hu X, et al. Inhibition of inflammation by astaxanthin alleviates cognition deficits in diabetic mice. Physiol Behav. 2015 Aug 10;151:412-420. PMID: 26272354.

Chen YY, Lee PC, Wu YL, et al. In Vivo Effects of Free Form Astaxanthin Powder on Anti-Oxidation and Lipid Metabolism with High-Cholesterol Diet. PLoS One. 2015 Aug 11;10(8):e0134733. PMID: 26262684.

Xu L, Zhu J, Yin W, et al. Astaxanthin improves cognitive deficits from oxidative stress, nitric oxide synthase and inflammation through upregulation of PI3K/Akt in diabetes rat. Int J Clin Exp Pathol. 2015 Jun 1;8(6):6083-94. PMID: 26261486.

Tsuji S, Nakamura S, Maoka T, et al. Antitumor effects of astaxanthin and adonixanthin on glioblastoma. Marine Drugs. 2020 Sep 18;18(9):474. PMID: 32962073.

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