Carotenoids

Carotenoids are a class of naturally occurring pigments widely present in plants, algae, and certain microorganisms. They play crucial roles in photosynthesis and act as significant antioxidants in many organisms. Carotenoids have substantial health benefits for humans, including antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and immune-modulating effects. Compounds like β-carotene, lutein, and lycopene have potential in preventing chronic diseases such as cardiovascular diseases, certain cancers, and eye disorders. Therefore, accurate analysis of carotenoids content and distribution is essential for understanding their biological functions and applications in food and medicine.

 



Figure 1. Several Major Carotenoids Structures

 

MtoZ Biolabs utilizes ultra-high performance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (UPLC-MS/MS) and gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) for carotenoids analysis. These advanced technologies combine efficient UPLC and GC separation with high-sensitivity MS/MS detection, ensuring accurate identification and quantification of various carotenoids and their metabolites in complex biological samples.

 

Analysis Workflow

 



 

Service Advantages

 



 

Sample Submission Requirements

Please ensure that the sample volume is greater than 0.2 g or 0.2 mL.

 

Applications

Nutritional Research: Analyze carotenoid content in food to assess their nutritional value and health benefits.

 

Disease Prevention Research: Study the role of carotenoids in preventing chronic diseases like cardiovascular diseases, cancers, and eye disorders.

 

Antioxidant Research: Evaluate the antioxidant capacity of carotenoids and their applications in developing antioxidants.

 

Plant Physiology Research: Investigate the roles of carotenoids in photosynthesis and plant stress resistance.

 

Deliverables

1. Experimental Procedures

2. Relevant Liquid Chromatography and Mass Spectrometry Parameters

3. Detailed Information on Carotenoids

4. Raw Data

5. Custom Analysis Report