Effect of nano-encapsulation of β-carotene on Xenopus laevis embryos development (FETAX)

Vitamin A plays a vital role during embryo development as most precursor of embryonic retinoic acid, a key morphogen during embryogenesis. Carotenoids, including β-carotene, are important vegetal source of Vitamin A and in contrast to teratogenic potential of animal-derived retinoids, β‐carotene is...

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Main Authors: Maria Battistoni, Renato Bacchetta, Francesca Di Renzo, Francesca Metruccio, Elena Menegola
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2020-01-01
Series:Toxicology Reports
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214750020300482