Search Ontology:
ChEBI

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 beta,beta-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
Ontology
ChEBI  ( EBI )
Relationships
is a type of
has_parent_hydride
has_role
Phenotype
Phenotype resulting from meso-zeaxanthin
Phenotype where environments contain meso-zeaxanthin
Phenotype modified by environments containing meso-zeaxanthin
Human Disease Model