Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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10894914 | Trends in Food Science & Technology | 2005 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
Considerable evidence from several epidemiological studies suggests that lycopene has anti-carcinogenic and anti-atherogenic potential, the effects of which have been attributed primarily to its antioxidant properties (lycopene quenches singlet oxygen almost twice as well as β-carotene does). These epidemiological leads have stimulated a number of animal model and cell culture studies designed to test this hypothesis and to establish its beneficial effects. This review will focus on the anti-atherogenic and anti-carcinogenic effects of lycopene, and point out areas for future research to further elucidate mechanisms whereby this compound may reduce cancer and cardiovascular disease risk.
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Authors
Adetayo O. Omoni, Rotimi E. Aluko,