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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Published in:	Toxicology Reports
Main Authors:	Maria Battistoni, Renato Bacchetta, Francesca Di Renzo, Francesca Metruccio, Elena Menegola
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Elsevier 2020-01-01
Subjects:	Functional food β-carotene FETAX Alternative model
Online Access:	http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214750020300482