AST (3,3-dihydroxy-,-carotene-4,4-dione) is a xanthophyll carotenoid composed of two terminal -ionone rings linked by a conjugated polyene chain, with a molecular formula of C40H52O4 and 13 conjugated double bonds that contribute to its distinctive red-orange color and antioxidant properties
Free Radical Biol Med 49:161728 Yang Y, Sharma R, Sharma A, Awasthi S, Awasthi YC (2003) Lipid peroxidation and cell cycle signaling: 4-hydroxynonenal, a key molecule in stress mediated signaling
Multiple level herniations Some individuals have herniations at more than one level
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Furthermore, they have assisted in the development of animal models and chemicals that have the potential to modify diseases that are currently being developed for clinical evaluation