Bioactivity | Astaxanthin (Standard) is the analytical standard of Astaxanthin. This product is intended for research and analytical applications. Astaxanthin, the red dietary carotenoid, is an orally effective and potent antioxidant. Astaxanthin inhibits NF-κB and down-regulates VEGF in blood glucose. Astaxanthin exerts anti-cancer cell proliferation, increases apoptosis, impairs migration and invasion by activating PPARγ and reducing the expression of STAT3. Astaxanthin also has neuroprotective and anti-inflammatory activity and can be used in studies of cancer, diabetic retinopathy, cardiovascular disease, and in the coloring of animal feed. |
CAS | 472-61-7 |
Formula | C₄₀H₅₂O₄ |
Molar Mass | 596.84 |
Storage | Please store the product under the recommended conditions in the Certificate of Analysis. |