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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2020-01-01
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Series: | Toxicology Reports |
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Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214750020300482 |