Xanthophylls

Name
Xanthophylls
Accession Number
DBCAT002038
Description

Oxygenated forms of carotenoids. They are usually derived from alpha and beta carotene.

Drugs
DrugDrug Description
ZeaxanthinZeaxanthin is a most common carotenoid alcohols found in nature that is involved in the xanthophyll cycle. As a coexistent isomer of lutein, zeaxanthin is synthesized in plants and some...
LuteinXanthophylls are taken for nutritional supplementation, and also for treating dietary shortage or imbalance.
CryptoxanthinNot Annotated
Drugs & Drug Targets
DrugTargetType
LuteinSerum albumincarrier