The biosynthesis of astaxanthin-XVI. The carotenoids in crustacea
Document Type
Article
Date of Original Version
1-1-1976
Abstract
1. 1. The carotenoids were isolated from seven species of Crustacea. 2. 2. Astaxanthin was the most prominent pigments in both carapaces and internal organs. 3. 3. Other pigments isolated include β-carotene, echinenone, canthaxanthin, lutein, zeaxanthin, 3-hydroxy-canthaxanthin and 3,3′-dihydroxy-ε{lunate}-carotene. © 1976.
Publication Title, e.g., Journal
Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology -- Part B: Biochemistry and
Volume
54
Issue
3
Citation/Publisher Attribution
Tanaka, Yoshito, Matsuguchi, Teruhisa Katayama, K. L. Simpson, and C. O. Chichester. "The biosynthesis of astaxanthin-XVI. The carotenoids in crustacea." Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology -- Part B: Biochemistry and 54, 3 (1976): 391-393. doi: 10.1016/0305-0491(76)90263-7.
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