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Pigment and fatty acid profiling reveal differences in epiphytic microphytes among tropical Thalassodendron ciliatum meadows

, 2020
Tropical seagrasses support abundant and diverse epiphytic microalgae that form the base of seagrass food webs. To help better understand the influence of structural variability of tropical seagrass meadows on associated microalgal epiphytes, we ...
De Troch, Marleen, Nduku Daudi, Lillian, Uku, Jacqueline Nduku   +2 more
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Physicochemical Properties of Lutein-Loaded Microcapsules and Their Uptake via Caco-2 Monolayers

Molecules, 2018
Lutein is one of the most important carotenoids that can be utilized in foods as a natural pigment and nutraceutical ingredient to improve eye health. However, its utilization is limited due to its poor solubility.
Tong Zhao, Fuguo Liu, Xiang Duan, Chunxia Xiao, Xuebo Liu   +4 more
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Lutein and Astaxanthin Supplementation Induce Competitive Inhibition of Carotenoid Deposition in Egg Yolk

Animals
Lutein- and astaxanthin-fortified eggs can greatly improve both nutritional and economic values of eggs. High doses of lutein and astaxanthin are often supplemented in hen diets to rapidly accumulate lutein and astaxanthin in eggs.
Xia Chen, Zhixun Yan, Bing Zhang, Lingchao Zeng, Urmita Chowdhury, Mohammad Hasanuzzaman Pabitra, Jing Cao, Zhipeng Wang, Yanghua He, Huagui Liu, Qin Chu   +10 more
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A naturally occurring carotenoid, lutein, reduces PDGF and H₂O₂ signaling and compromised migration in cultured vascular smooth muscle cells

Journal of Biomedical Science, 2012
Background Platelet-derived growth factor (PDGF) is a potent stimulator of growth and motility of vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMCs). Abnormalities of PDGF/PDGF receptor (PDGFR) are thought to contribute to vascular diseases and malignancy.
Lo Huey-Ming, Tsai Yih-Jeng, Du Wen-Yuan, Tsou Chih-Jen, Wu Wen-Bin   +4 more
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Моделювання рецептур сироватково-полуничних напоїв профілактичного призначення [PDF]

, 2017
Expediency of the development of formulae and innovative technologies for production of prophylactic application drinks possessing antioxidant, probiotic and hepatoprotective properties with the use of the secondary dairy product – whey, as well as the ...
Honcharuk, Ya., Nekrasov, P., Tkachenko, N., Vikul, S.   +3 more
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Lutein isolated from Scenedesmus obliquus microalga boosts immunity against cyclophosphamide-induced brain injury in rats

Scientific Reports, 2022
Lutein is a naturally potent antioxidant carotenoid synthesized in green microalgae with a potent ability to prevent different human chronic conditions.
Farouk K. El-Baz, Abeer Salama, Sami I. Ali, Rania Elgohary   +3 more
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The peroxidation of leukocytes index ratio reveals the prooxidant effect of green tea extract [PDF]

, 2016
Despite tea increased plasma nonenzymatic antioxidant capacity, the European Food Safety Administration (EFSA) denied claims related to tea and its protection from oxidative damage.
Longhitano, Yaroslava, Manafikhi, Husseen, Palmery, Maura, Peluso, Ilaria, Raguzzini, Anna, Reggi, Raffaella, Zanza, Christian   +6 more
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Bioavailability of a Nanoemulsion of Lutein is Greater than a Lutein Supplement

Nano Biomedicine and Engineering, 2009
Lutein, a lipid soluble, oxygenated carotenoid, has shown beneficial effects against the risk factors associated with age-related macular degeneration, cardiovascular disease and also damaging UV radiation.
Rohini Vishwanathan, Thomas A. Wilson, Robert J. Nicolosi   +2 more
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Ekstraksi dan Karakterisasi Senyawa Lutein dari Dua Jenis Bunga Kenikir Lokal [PDF]

, 2012
Senyawa lutein merupakan zat warna alam yang dikelompokkan sebagai karotenoid yang banyak ditemukan pada tanaman. Senyawa ini terkandung dalam bunga kenikir (Tagetes erecta L.), hasil ekstraksi bunga kenikir dapat memperoleh 700-900 gram pigmen per kg ...
Agustini, N. W. (Ni), Kusmiati, K. (Kusmiati)   +1 more
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KEMAMPUAN SENYAWA LUTEIN DARI DAUN BAYAM (Amaranthus sp) UNTUK MENETRALISIR OKSIDAN T-BHP DALAM SEL DARAH [PDF]

, 2012
Salah satu sumber senyawa lutein berasal dari sayuran hijau seperti bayam. Kandungan lutein pada daun bayam dilaporkan sekitar 6,6 mg per 100 gram berat basah. Senyawa lutein merupakan pigmen yang tergolong xantofil bersifat larut dalam lemak. Fungsi
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