provitamin

β-Apo-8'-carotenal (Apocarotenal) is a carotenoid present in spinach and citrus fruits, utilized in fat-based foods (margarine, sauces, salad dressings), beverages, dairy products, and sweets.

β-Carotene (Provitamin A) is a naturally-occurring retinol (vitamin A) precursor obtained from certain fruits and vegetables with potential antineoplastic and chemopreventive activities. As an anti-oxidant, beta carotene inhibits free-radical damage to DNA.

Ergosterol is the major sterol in fungi and has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and antiproliferative properties.

7-Dehydrocholesterol (Provitamin D3) down-regulates cholesterol biosynthesis in cultured Smith-Lemi-Opitz syndrome skin fibroblasts.

β-Carotene (Standard) is the standard substance of β-Carotene, and it is applicable for quantitative analysis, quality control, and related research in biochemical experiments. β-Carotene (Provitamin A) is a naturally-occurring retinol (vitamin A) precursor obtained from certain fruits and vegetables with potential antineoplastic and chemopreventive activities. As an anti-oxidant, beta carotene inhibits free-radical damage to DNA.

Ergostenol (Ergost-8(14)-en-3beta-ol) is a biological precursor and a provitamin of vitamin D2.