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The effect of alpha-tocopherol on the oxidative cleavage of beta-carotene
(Elsevier B.V., 2000-07-15)
Two cleavage pathways of beta-carotene have been proposed, one by central cleavage and the other by random (excentric) cleavage. The central cleavage pathway involves the metabolism of beta-carotene at the central double ...
Radioprotection of beta-carotene evaluated on mouse somatic and germ cells
(Elsevier B.V., 1996-09-23)
In the present paper, the protective effect of beta-carotene was evaluated after whole body exposure of mice to 2 Gy of X-rays. Splenocytes, reticulocytes, bone marrow cells and spermatids were evaluated for the frequency ...
Formation of apocarotenals and epoxycarotenoids from beta-carotene by chemical reactions and by autoxidation in model systems and processed foods
(Elsevier Sci LtdOxfordInglaterra, 2007)
beta-carotene and other carotenoids as antioxidants
(Amer Coll Nutrition, 1999-10-01)
Carotenoids are natural pigments which are synthesized by plants and are responsible for the bright colors of various fruits and vegetables. There are several dozen carotenoids in the foods that we eat, and most of these ...
Association of concentrations of beta-carotene in plasma on pregnancy per artificial insemination and pregnancy loss in lactating Holstein cows
(Elsevier B.V., 2020-01-15)
The objective of this study was to determine the association of beta-carotene concentration in plasma at the moment of artificial insemination (AI) on pregnancy/AI in lactating Holstein cows. A total of 399 events from 364 ...
Effects of PCR-confirmed subclinical paratuberculosis on retinol and β-carotene levels in dairy cattle
(Facultad de Ciencias Veterinarias, Universidad Austral de Chile, 2009)
Carotenoid uptake by human triacylglycerol-rich lipoproteins from the green leafy vegetable Eruca sativa
(Taylor & Francis IncPhiladelphiaEUA, 2008)
beta-Carotene content of Brazilian fortified pasta
(Elsevier Sci LtdOxfordInglaterra, 1999)
Efeito do betacaroteno sobre o estresse oxidativo e a expressão de conexina 43 cardíaca
(Sociedade Brasileira de Cardiologia (SBC), 2013-09-01)
BACKGROUND: Intervention studies have shown an increased mortality in patients who received beta-carotene. However, the mechanisms involved in this phenomenon are still unknown. OBJECTIVE: Evaluate the influence of ...
HPLC analysis of carotenoids in orange juice
(Elsevier Sci LtdOxfordInglaterra, 1999)