A Possible Indicator of Oxidative Damage in Smokers: (13Z)-Lycopene?

In vitro, the gaseous phase of cigarette smoke is known to induce both isomerization and degradation of dietary carotenoids, such as β-carotene and lycopene. However, the effects of cigarette smoke on the composition of circulating lycopene in vivo are not well understood. In this study, we examined...

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Main Authors: Daniel L. Graham, Mario Lorenz, Andrew J. Young, Gordon M. Lowe
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2017-09-01
Series:Antioxidants
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3921/6/3/69