Carotenoids is an essential class of natural pigments, terpenoids, commonly found in animals, higher plants, fungi, algae, yellow, orange-red, or red pigments. Carotenoids are essential components of photosynthetic organisms. Carotenoids are powerful antioxidants that efficiently quench and scavenge free radicals generated in the body, play an essential role in cell membranes, and interact with other protein molecules.
Lifeasible has established a carotenoid analysis method based on LC-MS/MS external standard + isotope internal standard platform, which can detect multiple carotenoids. The method has low throughput, accurate characterization, and can accomplish absolute quantification of metabolites. We can provide technical service for the whole process, from sample extraction to the presentation of the result report.
The carotenoid assay detects 68 carotenoids, including carotenoids and carotenoid esters.
| NO. | Compounds | Class | CAS NO. | KEGG ID | Quantification type |
| 1 | α-carotene | Carotene | 7488-99-5 | C05433 | Absolute quantification |
| 2 | lycopene | Carotene | 502-65-8 | C05432 | Absolute quantification |
| 3 | γ-carotene | Carotene | 472-93-5 | C05435 | Absolute quantification |
| 4 | β-carotene | Carotene | 7235-40-7 | C02094 | Absolute quantification |
| 5 | phytofluene | carotene | 27664-65-9 | C05414 | Absolute quantification |
| 6 | ε-carotene | Carotene | 472-89-9 | C16276 | Absolute quantification |
| 7 | antheraxanthin dipalmitate | Lutein | - | - | Semi quantification |
| 8 | lutein caprate | Lutein | - | - | Semi quantification |
| 9 | zeaxanthin | Lutein | 144-68-3 | C06098 | Absolute quantification |
| 10 | β-citraurin | Lutein | 650-69-1 | C20894 | Absolute quantification |
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| Sample type | Various plant tissues |
| Minimum sample size | 600 mg |
| Minimum sample size at risk | 300 mg |
| Biological repetition | 3-6 |
| Conditions of transportation | The samples can be frozen with liquid nitrogen and stored at -80 degrees Celsius or sent by dry ice directly. |
Lifeasible has leading technology, first-class R&D and production facilities, and a complete plant-targeted metabolome service system seamlessly connecting upstream and downstream experiments. We also have high-quality after-sales service to help you analyze the final report of your project and reduce your worries. If you are interested in us, please feel free to contact us.
Lifeasible has established a one-stop service platform for plants. In addition to obtaining customized solutions for plant genetic engineering, customers can also conduct follow-up analysis and research on plants through our analysis platform. The analytical services we provide include but are not limited to the following:
