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The carotenoid increment in human serum was measured after the oral administration of aqueous dispersions and lipid dispersions of β-carotene with different test meal regimens. β-carotene was readily absorbed in both forms.
David G. Cornwell +2 more
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Carotenoids are a group of natural pigments, consisting of more than 750 compounds known so far [...]
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Fruit, vegetable and dietary carotenoid intakes explain variation in skin-color in young caucasian women : a cross-sectional study [PDF]
This work was supported by a scholarship top-up grant from HMRI. Kristine Pezdirc is supported by an Australian Postgraduate Awards scholarship. Melinda Hutchesson is supported by a Postdoctoral Fellowship (100177) from the National Heart Foundation of ...
Hutchesson, Melinda J. +13 more
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Evaluation of Weed Control on Biochemical Characteristics, Relative Water Content, and Grain Yield of Mixed Cropping of Wheat Cultivars [PDF]
Introduction Wheat is the most important crop in the world, which has always been of particular importance since its domestication and has the highest cultivated area among crops. Wheat is the main food of most people in many parts of the world.
A Rezaie, E Bijanzadeh, A Behpouri
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Hybrid zones are dynamic areas where populations of two or more interbreeding species may change through an influx of novel genetic material resulting from hybridization or selection on standing genetic variation.
Young Ha Suh +2 more
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Effect of beta-carotene supplementation on African skin [PDF]
The authors were funded by the South African National Research Foundation (V.C.), the British Academy, and Wolfson Foundation (D.P.).The quantification of skin carotenoid levels has a range of applications in Caucasian populations, from serving as a ...
Perrett, D.I. +3 more
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Phytoene Synthase: The Key Rate-Limiting Enzyme of Carotenoid Biosynthesis in Plants
Phytoene synthase (PSY) catalyzes the first committed step in the carotenoid biosynthesis pathway and is a major rate-limiting enzyme of carotenogenesis.
Xuesong Zhou +12 more
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Background The coevolution of male traits and female mate preferences has led to the elaboration and diversification of sexually selected traits; however the mechanisms that mediate trait-preference coevolution are largely unknown. Carotenoid acquisition
Toomey Matthew B, McGraw Kevin J
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Carotenoids are photosynthetic pigments and hydrophobic antioxidants that are necessary for the survival of photosynthetic organisms, including the microalga Euglena gracilis.
Shun Tamaki +7 more
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European Database of Carotenoid Levels in Foods. Factors Affecting Carotenoid Content [PDF]
Many studies indicate that diets including carotenoid-rich foods have positive effects on human health. Some of these compounds are precursorsof the essential nutrient vitamin A. The present work is aimed at implementing a database of carotenoid contents
Francisco Ravasco +33 more
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