The biosynthesis of astaxanthin-VII. The carotenoids in sea bream, Chrysophrys major Temminck and Schlegel
Document Type
Article
Date of Original Version
1-15-1973
Abstract
1. 1. Astaxanthin was the major pigment in the integuments of sea bream. 2. 2. Besides 3,3′-dihydroxy-ε-carotene, lutein, α-doradexanthin ester and astaxanthin, the existence of zeaxanthin and α-carotene was confirmed. 3. 3. In the internal organs, echinenone and 3,3′-dihydroxy-ε-carotene were the dominant pigments and also the existence of β-carotene, zeaxanthin, lutein and astaxanthin was confirmed. © 1973.
Publication Title, e.g., Journal
Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology -- Part B: Biochemistry and
Volume
44
Issue
1
Citation/Publisher Attribution
Katayama, Teruhisa, Shintani, and C. O. Chichester. "The biosynthesis of astaxanthin-VII. The carotenoids in sea bream, Chrysophrys major Temminck and Schlegel." Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology -- Part B: Biochemistry and 44, 1 (1973): 253-257. doi: 10.1016/0305-0491(73)90362-3.
