Pectenovarin, A New Ovarian Carotenoprotein from Japanese Scallop <i>Mizuhopecten yessoensis</i>
The scallop <i>Mizuhopecten yessoensis</i> accumulates carotenoids in the ovary during the maturation stage. Its conspicuous pink color implies the presence of carotenoprotein. However, the carotenoprotein from the scallop ovary has never been isolated and characterized, probably due to...
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| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2020-07-01
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| Series: | Molecules |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/25/13/3042 |