Cancer Chemoprevention by Carotenoids

Carotenoids are natural fat-soluble pigments that provide bright coloration to plants and animals. Dietary intake of carotenoids is inversely associated with the risk of a variety of cancers in different tissues. Preclinical studies have shown that some carotenoids have potent antitumor effects both...

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Main Authors: Takuji Tanaka, Masahito Shnimizu, Hisataka Moriwaki
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2012-03-01
Series:Molecules
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/17/3/3202/