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Inhibitory effects of several carotenoids on lipid peroxidation in a rat brain homogenate
| Carotenoid | IC50 (μM)a |
|---|---|
| β-Carotene | >100 |
| Canthaxanthin | 50 |
| 2-Hydroxycanthaxanthin | 8.1 |
| 2,2′-Dihydroxycanthaxanthin | 4.8 |
IC50, 50% inhibitory concentration.
