She analyzed the environmental, genetic and geographical factors that influence the concentration
of xanthophyll carotenoids zeaxanthin and lutein.
Not exact matches
The
xanthophyll cycle involves the synthesis
of a pigment called zeaxanthin — an antioxidant that gives corn its yellow color — from another pigment called violaxanthin.
To confirm whether this new enzyme performed the same role as the other
xanthophyll enzymes, the researchers inserted the CVDE gene into mutant forms
of algae and plants that do not produce zeaxanthin.
Tagetes species also contain high amounts
of lutein and zeaxanthin, which are
xanthophylls that belong to the carotenoid family and exhibit powerful antioxidant and analgesic actions.
Lutein and zeaxanthin, found in colorful fruits and vegetables, belong to the group
of carotenoids classified as
xanthophylls.