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Definition of Canthaxanthin

1. [n -S]

Medical Definition of Canthaxanthin

1. A trans-carotenoid pigment widely distributed in nature. The compound is used as an oral suntanning agent and as a food and drug colouring agent. It is believed that it inhibits development of tumour cells and neoplastic transformation through its antioxidant properties. Oral ingestion of the compound causes canthaxanthin retinopathy. Pharmacological action: antioxidants, food colouring agents. Chemical name: beta,beta-Carotene-4,4'-dione (12 Dec 1998)

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Literary usage of Canthaxanthin

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1. Code of Federal Regulations: Food and Drugs by Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Staff (2005)
"Mercury, not more than 1 pant pen million. Assay, 96 to 101 percent. (c) Use and restrictions. (1) The colon additive canthaxanthin may be safely used fon ..."

2. Biotechnology for Clean Industrial Products and Processes: Towards by OECD Staff, OECD., OECD Working Party on Biotechnology, Oecd (1998)
"Carotenoids are used for pigmentation of salmonid fish (salmon, trout), broilers, and eggs. Those used in the feed industry are astaxanthin, canthaxanthin, ..."

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