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Results of HPLC analyses of eye ring skin biopsy of a male and a female diamond dove and of food provided during the study
| Compound | Female skin (μg g−1) | Male skin (μg g−1) | Seeds (μg g−1) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dehydrolutein | 6.17 | 45.51 | nd |
| Trans-Lutein | 8.99 | 28.92 | 2.51 |
| Cis-Lutein | 2.15 | 49.20 | nd |
| Zeaxanthin | 4.68 | 76.38 | 0.24 |
| Lutein ester 1 | 159.87 | 554.88 | nd |
| Lutein ester 2 | 78.13 | 264.30 | nd |
| Lutein ester 3 | 51.14 | 255.10 | nd |
| Total carotenoids | 311.13 | 1,274.29 | 2.75 |
nd not detected
