Chemicals and Drugs

Xanthophylls

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

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

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Abstract

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

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Synonyms

2 entry terms
  • Xanthophyll Carotenoids
  • Carotenoids, Xanthophyll

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Aspects Covered

24 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings administration & dosage, adverse effects, agonists, analysis, antagonists & inhibitors, blood, cerebrospinal fluid, chemical synthesis, chemistry, classification, economics, history, immunology, isolation & purification, metabolism, pharmacokinetics, pharmacology, poisoning, radiation effects, standards, supply & distribution, therapeutic use, toxicity, urine.

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History Note

2002

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Previous Indexing

  • Lutein (1965-2001)

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  1. D02w.455w.326.271w.665w.202w.868w
  2. D02w.455w.426w.392.368w.367.379.249w.887w
  3. D02w.455w.849w.131w.868w
  4. D23.767w.261w.887w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Xanthophylls. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D024341. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D024341
  2. Xanthophylls. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xanthophyll
  3. Xanthophylls. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q216208