The Role of Lutein in Eye-Related Disease
The lens and retina of the human eye are exposed constantly to light and oxygen. In situ phototransduction and oxidative phosphorylation within photoreceptors produces a high level of phototoxic and oxidative related stress. Within the eye, the carotenoids lutein and zeaxanthin are present in high c...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2013-05-01
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| Series: | Nutrients |
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| Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/5/5/1823 |