[Carotenoids. Bioavailability, biotransformation, antioxidant properties].
The review provides data on the structure and the major biotransformation pathways of the most prevalent carotenoids. Eventual mechanisms of their antiradical and antioxidant activity in different model systems in vitro are thoroughly discussed. Special attention is paid to carotenoids as potential membrane protector.
Dadali
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Tutel'ian
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Dadali
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Kravchenko
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D000818:Animals; D000975:Antioxidants / Q000493:pharmacokinetics*; D001711:Biotransformation; D002338:Carotenoids / Q000493:pharmacokinetics*; D006801:Humans; D008954:Models, Biological
D000975:Antioxidants; D002338:Carotenoids