A developmental toxicity study of 3S, 3′S-Astaxanthin in New Zealand white rabbits

被引:11
作者
Schneider, Steffen [1 ]
Mellert, Werner [1 ]
Schulte, Stefan [2 ]
van Ravenzwaay, Bennard [1 ]
机构
[1] BASF SE, Expt Toxicol & Ecol, D-67056 Ludwigshafen, Germany
[2] BASF SE, Prod Safety, D-67056 Ludwigshafen, Germany
关键词
Developmental toxicity; Astaxanthin; Rabbit; SUBCHRONIC TOXICITY; SAFETY ASSESSMENT; ASTAXANTHIN; TERMINOLOGY; CAROTENOIDS; MICROALGAE;
D O I
10.1016/j.fct.2016.02.001
中图分类号
TS2 [食品工业];
学科分类号
0832 ;
摘要
Astaxanthin, a naturally occurring pigment used to give the characteristic orange-pink colour to salmonid fish reared in aquaculture, is also marketed as a dietary supplement. Synthetic 3S, 3'S-Astaxanthin was tested for potential harmful effects on the in utero development of New Zealand white rabbits in a study according to international regulatory guidelines. There were two control groups, one being a placebo administration and three dose levels corresponding to 100, 200, and 400 mg of 3S, 3'S-Astaxanthin per kg body weight/day. The group sizes varied from 23 to 27 litters, providing approxiniately 200 fetuses per group for evaluation of developmental toxicity. There were no significant effects on the health of the does, nor on the size and viability of the litters. Malformations, both external and internal, were rare and occurred in all groups, including controls with no indication of a treatment relationship. Variations were much more common, being found in all litters. However, when examined by type and frequency, no pattern emerged indicating a relationship to administration of the test substance. It is concluded that administration of 3S, 3'S-Astaxanthin in a gelatin/carbohydrate powder formulation throughout pregnancy up to 400 mg/kg body weight/day is without harmful effects on reproduction or fetal development. (C) 2016 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
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