Antheraxanthin is a yellowish carotenoid pigment found in plants, macroalgae and microalgae. Structurally, it is (3R,3?S,5?R,6?S)-5?,6?-Dihydro-5?,6?-epoxy-bets, beta-carotene-3,3?-diol or a xanthophyll with a terminal epoxy structure.

In plants, violaxanthin, antheraxanthin, and zeaxanthin constitute xanthophyll cycle pigments that are majorly involved in the photoprotection of plants. Hence, the antheraxanthin content of a plant is related to its degree of solar exposure.

Antheraxanthin and related compounds are plentiful in fruits. These are the antioxidants molecules that could provide oxidative stress protection via inhibition of lipid peroxidation.

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Analysis Packages for Antheraxanthin

The Celignis Analysis Package(s) that determine this constituent are listed below:

P74   Pigments in Seaweed
Fucoxanthin, Astaxanthin, Chlorophyll-c, Chlorophyll-a, Chlorophyll-b, Lutein, beta-Carotene, Neoxanthin, Antheraxanthin, Violaxanthin Further Details

P150   Plant Pigments
Chlorophyll-a, Chlorophyll-b, Lutein, beta-Carotene, Neoxanthin, Astaxanthin, Zeaxanthin, Antheraxanthin, Violaxanthin Further Details

Equipment Used for Antheraxanthin Analysis

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We can determine the Antheraxanthin content of biomass, click here to learn more about our various biomass analysis methods.

We can determine the Antheraxanthin content of seaweed, click here to learn more about our various methods for analysing seaweed.