SMB00902
Z-Lycopene
Balanced with Lycopene
Synonym(s):
Poly-cis-lycopene, cis-Lycopene
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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C40H56
Molecular Weight:
536.87
UNSPSC Code:
12352205
NACRES:
NA.28
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biological source
plant
form
powder
mol wt
536.87
composition
Lycopene, ≤40% HPLC
Z-Lycopene, ≥60% HPLC
application(s)
metabolomics
vitamins, nutraceuticals, and natural products
shipped in
dry ice
storage temp.
−70°C
General description
Z-Lycopene, also known as cis-lycopene, is a carotenoid and a bioactive natural compound primarily found in Solanum lycopersicum (tomato) along with many fruits and vegetables. Current research indicates that this metabolite is an inhibitor and may possess diverse biological activities, including anticancer, antioxidant, and neuroprotective properties.
Application
Z-Lycopene is a natural product derived from plant source that finds application in compound screening libraries, metabolomics, phytochemical, and pharmaceutical research.
Biochem/physiol Actions
Z-Lycopene is naturally found in small quantities in several types of tomatoes and in higher amounts in processed food (such as: tomato sauce and tomato soup). Furthermore, it was found that Z-Lycopene has higher antioxidant properties than Lycopene (all trans- Lycopene).
In raw food and processed food there are a wide variety of Z-Lycopene isomers, which differ in the geometrical configuration of the molecule. However, the most abundant isomer is the 5Z-Lycopene. Moreover, it was found that consumed Lycopene isomerizes to Z-Lycopene in the body, possibly in the enterocytes while the predominant isomer is the 5Z-Lycopene.
In raw food and processed food there are a wide variety of Z-Lycopene isomers, which differ in the geometrical configuration of the molecule. However, the most abundant isomer is the 5Z-Lycopene. Moreover, it was found that consumed Lycopene isomerizes to Z-Lycopene in the body, possibly in the enterocytes while the predominant isomer is the 5Z-Lycopene.
Features and Benefits
- Suitable for Biochemical and Biomedical research
- Versatile and adaptable for wide variety of laboratory and research applications
Caution
Light and air sensitive.
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Storage Class Code
11 - Combustible Solids
WGK
WGK 3
Flash Point(F)
Not applicable
Flash Point(C)
Not applicable
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Lycopene isomerisation takes place within enterocytes during absorption in human subjects.
Richelle, M., Sanchez, B., Tavazzi, I., Lambelet, P., Bortlik, K., & Williamson, G.
The British Journal of Nutrition, 103, 1800-1807 (2010)
The thermal Z-isomerization-induced change in solubility and physical properties of (all-E)-lycopene.
Murakami, K., Honda, M., Takemura, R., Fukaya, T., Kubota, M., Kanda, H., & Goto, M.
Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications, 491, 317-322 (2017)
Comparative study on antioxidant activity of lycopene (Z)-isomers in different assays.
Mu?ller, L., Goupy, P., Fro?hlich, K., Dangles, O., Caris-Veyrat, C., & Bo?hm, V.
Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 59, 4504-4511 (2011)
The E/Z isomer ratio of lycopene in foods and effect of heating with edible oils and fats on isomerization of (all-E)-lycopene.
Honda, M., Murakami, K., Watanabe, Y., Higashiura, T., Fukaya, T., Kanda, H., & Goto, M.
European Journal of Lipid Science and Technology, 119 (2017)
The proportion of lycopene isomers in human plasma is modulated by lycopene isomer profile in the meal but not by lycopene preparation.
Richelle, M., Lambelet, P., Rytz, A., Tavazzi, I., Mermoud, A. F., Juhel, C.,...& Bortlik, K.
The British Journal of Nutrition, 107, 1482-1488 (2012)
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