Carotenoids: biochemistry, pharmacology and treatment

A Milani, M Basirnejad, S Shahbazi… - British journal of …, 2017 - Wiley Online Library
Carotenoids and retinoids have several similar biological activities such as antioxidant
properties, the inhibition of malignant tumour growth and the induction of apoptosis …

[HTML][HTML] Potential inhibitory effect of lycopene on prostate cancer

M Mirahmadi, S Azimi-Hashemi, E Saburi… - Biomedicine & …, 2020 - Elsevier
Studying prostate cancer is important due to its high annual incidences and mortality rates in
the world. Although prostate cancer mortality rates are reduced using new therapy …

Lycopene: A critical review of digestion, absorption, metabolism, and excretion

J Arballo, J Amengual, JW Erdman Jr - Antioxidants, 2021 - mdpi.com
Lycopene is a non-provitamin A carotenoid that exhibits several health benefits.
Epidemiological data support a correlation between lycopene intake and the attenuation of …

Tomato as a source of carotenoids and polyphenols targeted to cancer prevention

R Martí, S Roselló, J Cebolla-Cornejo - Cancers, 2016 - mdpi.com
A diet rich in vegetables has been associated with a reduced risk of many diseases related
to aging and modern lifestyle. Over the past several decades, many researches have …

Cancer chemoprevention by caroteno

T Tanaka, M Shnimizu, H Moriwaki - Molecules, 2012 - mdpi.com
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 …

Carotenoids and human health

AV Rao, LG Rao - Pharmacological research, 2007 - Elsevier
Oxidative stress is an important contributor to the risk of chronic diseases. Dietary guidelines
recommend increased consumption of fruits and vegetables to combat the incidence of …

New insights into molecular mechanism behind anti-cancer activities of lycopene

BP Puah, J Jalil, A Attiq, Y Kamisah - Molecules, 2021 - mdpi.com
Lycopene is a well-known compound found commonly in tomatoes which brings wide range
of health benefits against cardiovascular diseases and cancers. From an anti-cancer …

Sustainable valorization of tomato by-products to obtain bioactive compounds: Their potential in inflammation and cancer management

T Laranjeira, A Costa, C Faria-Silva, D Ribeiro… - Molecules, 2022 - mdpi.com
Tomato producing and processing industries present undoubted potential for industrial
discarded products valorization whether due to the overproduction of fresh tomatoes or to …

The benefits and risks of certain dietary carotenoids that exhibit both anti-and pro-oxidative mechanisms—A comprehensive review

HS Black, F Boehm, R Edge, TG Truscott - Antioxidants, 2020 - mdpi.com
Carotenoid pigments, particularly β-carotene and lycopene, are consumed in human
foodstuffs and play a vital role in maintaining health. β-carotene is known to quench singlet …

[HTML][HTML] Bioactivity and protective effects of natural carotenoids

W Stahl, H Sies - Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (BBA)-Molecular Basis …, 2005 - Elsevier
Carotenoids comprise a class of natural fat-soluble pigments which are found in numerous
fruits and vegetables. The consumption of a diet rich in carotenoids has been …