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      Carotenoids in Health and Disease
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      Carotenoids in Health and Disease

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      Carotenoids in Health and Disease

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      Carotenoids in Health and Disease book

      Edited ByNorman I. Krinsky, Susan T. Mayne, Helmut Sies
      Edition 1st Edition
      First Published 2004
      eBook Published 30 August 2004
      Pub. Location Boca Raton
      Imprint CRC Press
      DOI https://doi.org/10.1201/9780203026649
      Pages 576
      eBook ISBN 9780429216367
      Subjects Bioscience
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      Krinsky, N.I., Mayne, S.T., & Sies, H. (Eds.). (2004). Carotenoids in Health and Disease (1st ed.). CRC Press. https://doi.org/10.1201/9780203026649

      ABSTRACT

      The first source to collect the latest evidence linking carotenoids to human health and disease, this stimulating reference studies the role of carotenoids in the prevention of chronic disease and reviews breakthrough studies from more than 40 field authorities on the latest research. The book reveals the most recent findings regarding the use of c

      TABLE OF CONTENTS

      chapter 1|30 pages

      Basic Carotenoid Chemistry

      chapter 2|22 pages

      Carotenoids and Radicals: Interactions with Other Nutrients

      chapter 3|32 pages

      Noninvasive Assessment of Carotenoids in the Human Eye and Skin

      chapter 4|20 pages

      Methodology for Assessment of Carotenoid Levels in Blood and Plasma Fractions

      chapter 5|22 pages

      Carotenoid Antioxidant Activity

      chapter 6|24 pages

      Evidence for Pro-Oxidant Effects of Carotenoids In Vitro and In Vivo: Implications in Health and Disease

      chapter 7|14 pages

      Carotenoid Orientation: Role in Membrane Stabilization

      chapter 8|32 pages

      Anticancer Activity of Carotenoids: From Human Studies to Cellular Processes and Gene Regulation

      chapter 9|12 pages

      Induction of Cytochrome P450 Enzymes by Carotenoids

      chapter 10|20 pages

      Impact of Food Processing on Content and Bioavailability of Carotenoids

      chapter 11|50 pages

      Transport, Uptake, and Target Tissue Storage of Carotenoids

      chapter 12|16 pages

      Bioequivalence of Provitamin A Carotenoids

      chapter 13|18 pages

      Bioconversion of Provitamin A Carotenoids

      chapter 14|24 pages

      Carotenoid Oxidative/Degradative Products and Their Biological Activity

      chapter 15|20 pages

      Conversion of Carotenoids to Vitamin A: New Insights on the Molecular Level

      chapter 16|16 pages

      Enzymatic Versus Chemical Cleavage of Carotenoids: Supramolecular Enzyme Mimics for b-Carotene 15,150- Monooxygenase

      chapter 17|36 pages

      Relationship of Carotenoids to Cancer

      chapter 18|18 pages

      Lycopene and Carcinogenesis

      chapter 19|18 pages

      Carotenoids and Eye Disease: Epidemiological Evidence

      chapter 20|28 pages

      Mechanistic Evidence for Eye Diseases and Carotenoids

      chapter 21|18 pages

      Heart and Vascular Diseases

      chapter 22|12 pages

      Carotenoids in Systemic Protection Against Sunburn

      chapter 23|16 pages

      Carotenoids and Immune Responses

      chapter 24|12 pages

      Therapeutic Uses of Carotenoids in Skin Photosensitivity Diseases

      chapter 25|16 pages

      Potential Adverse Effects of b-Carotene Supplementation in Cigarette Smokers and Heavier Drinkers

      chapter 26|6 pages

      Carotenoids: Looking Forward

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