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Lutein MeSH Descriptor Data 2024


MeSH Heading
Lutein
Tree Number(s)
D02.455.326.271.665.202.868.500
D02.455.426.392.368.367.379.249.887.500
D02.455.849.131.868.500
D23.767.261.887.500
Unique ID
D014975
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D014975
Scope Note
A xanthophyll found in the major LIGHT-HARVESTING PROTEIN COMPLEXES of plants. Dietary lutein accumulates in the MACULA LUTEA.
Entry Term(s)
Lutein F
Lutein G
beta,epsilon-Carotene-3, 3'-Diol, (3R,3'R,6'S)-
beta,epsilon-Carotene-3,3'-diol, (3S,3'R,6'S)-
gamma Lutein
Registry Number
X72A60C9MT
Related Numbers
127-40-2
CAS Type 1 Name
beta,epsilon-Carotene-3,3'-diol, (3R,3'R,6'R)-
Public MeSH Note
2002; see XANTHOPHYLL 1966-2001
History Note
2002(1966)
Date Established
1966/01/01
Date of Entry
1999/01/01
Revision Date
2014/06/06
Lutein Preferred
Lutein F Related
Lutein G Related
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