Carotenoids
- Name
- Carotenoids
- Accession Number
- DBCAT000356
- Description
The general name for a group of fat-soluble pigments found in green, yellow, and leafy vegetables, and yellow fruits. They are aliphatic hydrocarbons consisting of a polyisoprene backbone.
- Drugs
Drug Drug Description Vitamin A A vitamin important for retinal function that is used clinically to correct vitamin A deficiency. Isotretinoin A retinoid used to treat severe recalcitrant acne. Beta carotene A vitamin A precursor found in various nutritional supplements and health products. Lycopene An ingredient found in a variety of supplements and vitamins. Lutein Xanthophylls are taken for nutritional supplementation, and also for treating dietary shortage or imbalance. Acitretin An oral retinoid used in the treatment of severe psoriasis. Alitretinoin A vitamin A derivative used to treat Kaposi's sarcoma and used off label to treat chronic hand eczema and psoriasis. Tretinoin A vitamin A derivative used to treat acne vulgaris and certain types of promyelocytic leukemia, as well as various skin conditions in over-the-counter medications. Etretinate For the treatment of severe psoriasis in adults. 4-Oxoretinol Not Available Arotinoid acid Arotinoid acid is a retinoic acid analog which acts as a selective RAR agonist. Anhydrovitamin A Not Available Violaxanthin Not Available N-Ethylretinamide N-Ethylretinamide is the ethylamide of all-trans B-retinoic acid. Fenretinide Investigated for use/treatment in macular degeneration. IRX-5183 Investigated for use/treatment in adverse effects (chemotherapy) and blood (blood forming organ disorders, unspecified). LGD-1550 Investigated for use/treatment in cancer/tumors (unspecified). Astaxanthin Investigated for use/treatment in eye disorders/infections, cancer/tumors (unspecified), and asthma. 3-Fluoro-4-{[(2R)-2-hydroxy-2-(5,5,8,8-tetramethyl-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-2-naphthalenyl)acetyl]amino}benzoic acid Not Available Ro 12-7310 Not Available Zeaxanthin Zeaxanthin is a most common carotenoid alcohols found in nature that is involved in the xanthophyll cycle. As a coexistent isomer of lutein, zeaxanthin is synthesized in plants and some... Zuretinol acetate Zuretinol acetate has been used in trials studying the treatment of Impaired Dark Adaptation, RP (Retinitis Pigmentosa), Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP), and LCA (Leber Congenital Amaurosis). Motretinide Not Annotated 13-cis-12-(3'-Carboxyphenyl)retinoic acid Not Annotated Fucoxanthin Fucoxanthin is under investigation in clinical trial NCT03613740 (Effect of Fucoxanthin on the Components of the Metabolic Syndrome, Insulin Sensitivity and Insulin Secretion). Fucoxanthin isis a marine carotenoid mainly found... Cryptoxanthin Not Annotated Peretinoin Not Annotated Abscisic Acid Not Annotated Transcrocetinate Investigated for use/treatment in cancer/tumors (unspecified), hemorrhage, hypoxia, respiratory failure, and strokes. - Drugs & Drug Targets