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Reversibility of canthaxanthin deposits within the retina.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  2125796     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
As reported earlier, crystalline yellow-glistening deposits in the retinal inner layer were identified in 22 of 53 patients treated with PHENORO (containing 10 mg beta-carotene and 15 mg canthaxanthin per capsule) for various light sensitive dermatoses at cumulative doses of canthaxanthin of up to 178 g for up to 12 years. 14 of the 22 patients with deposits could now be investigated again, 5 years after discontinuation of treatment. There was an extensive reduction of the number of deposits, confirming other reports which have demonstrated that the formation of the crystalline deposits is reversible. Analysis of serum samples revealed significant concentrations of canthaxanthin, resulting from the intake of this carotenoid via food.
Authors:
H Leyon; A M Ros; S Nyberg; P Algvere
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Acta ophthalmologica     Volume:  68     ISSN:  0001-639X     ISO Abbreviation:  Acta Ophthalmol (Copenh)     Publication Date:  1990 Oct 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1991-02-22     Completed Date:  1991-02-22     Revised Date:  2004-11-17    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  0370347     Medline TA:  Acta Ophthalmol (Copenh)     Country:  DENMARK    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  607-11     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Ophthalmology, Sahlgrenska Hospital, Göteborg, Sweden.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Adult
Aged
Canthaxanthin
Carotenoids / adverse effects*,  analogs & derivatives*,  blood,  metabolism,  therapeutic use
Crystallization
Dose-Response Relationship, Drug
Drug Combinations
Female
Fundus Oculi
Humans
Liver Function Tests
Male
Middle Aged
Photosensitivity Disorders / drug therapy
Prevalence
Retina / metabolism*
Retinal Diseases / chemically induced*,  metabolism,  therapy
Visual Acuity / drug effects
beta Carotene*
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
0/Drug Combinations; 36-88-4/Carotenoids; 514-78-3/Canthaxanthin; 54650-04-3/phenoro; 7235-40-7/beta Carotene

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