β-Carotene-13C10

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Description

β-Carotene-13C10 (Provitamin A-13C10) is a form of β-Carotene labeled with 13C. It is a carotenoid compound and serves as a natural precursor to vitamin A. This compound acts as a regulator of reactive oxygen species (ROS), exhibiting both antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Depending on its intrinsic characteristics and the redox potential of the biological environment, β-Carotene can function either as an antioxidant or a pro-oxidant. It also possesses anticancer activity, inducing apoptosis in breast cancer cells.

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Cell Biology, Immunology & Inflammation, Metabolism Research, Signal Transduction

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CAS Number	301150-50-5
MW	546.799
Formula	C₄₀H₅₆
SMILES	C(=C/C(=C/C=[13CH]/[13C](=[13CH]/[13CH]=[13CH]/[13CH]=[13C](/[13CH]=C/C=C(/C=C/C=1C(C)(C)CCCC1C)\C)\[13CH3])/[13CH3])/C)\C=2C(C)(C)CCCC2C
Target	Endogenous Metabolite,Reactive Oxygen Species,Apoptosis

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Storage	-20°C
Expiration Date	12 months from date of receipt.
Disclaimer	For research use only

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Endogenous Metabolite,Reactive Oxygen Species,Apoptosis

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