title: [Carotenoids. Bioavailability, biotransformation, antioxidant properties].
abstract: 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.
authors.forename: V A
authors.initials: VA
authors.lastname: Dadali
authors.forename: V A
authors.initials: VA
authors.lastname: Tutel'ian
authors.forename: Iu V
authors.initials: IuV
authors.lastname: Dadali
authors.forename: L V
authors.initials: LV
authors.lastname: Kravchenko
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D000975:Antioxidants / Q000493:pharmacokinetics*; D001711:Biotransformation; D002338:Carotenoids / Q000493:pharmacokinetics*; D006801:Humans; D008954:Models, Biological
chemical_list: D000975:Antioxidants; D002338:Carotenoids