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crocetin
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Carotenoids
Definition
: The general name for a group of fat-soluble pigments found in green, yellow, and leafy vegetables, and yellow fruits. They are aliphatic hydrocarbons consisting of a polyisoprene backbone.
Other names
Carotenes; Carotene
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crocetin [ crocetin sodium salt ]
increases oxygen diffusion in plasma; RN given refers to parent cpd; structure
27876-94-4
*Carotenoids
Pharma Action
Antioxidants
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Anticarcinogenic Agents
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