α-Carotene: a valuable carotenoid in biological and medical research.

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Country of Publication: England NLM ID: 0376334 Publication Model: Print-Electronic Cited Medium: Internet ISSN: 1097-0010 (Electronic) Linking ISSN: 00225142 NLM ISO Abbreviation: J Sci Food Agric Subsets: MEDLINE

Publication: <2005-> : Chichester, West Sussex : John Wiley & Sons
Original Publication: London, Society of Chemical Industry.

Biomedical Research* ; Lutein*; Carotenoids/analysis ; Vegetables/chemistry

α-Carotene, one of the C 40 carotenes, is a natural lipid-soluble terpene. The chemical structure of α-carotene is based on the unsaturated polyene chain skeleton, with an ε-ring and a β-ring on each side of the skeleton. α-Carotene is widely found in dietary fruits and vegetables, and the concentration depends on the plant species. In addition, processing methods and storage conditions used in the food and medical industries can alter the concentration of α-carotene in raw materials. This review of α-carotene summarizes the major studies on chemical structure, source, extraction, detection, biosynthesis, processing effect, bioactivity, medicine, and biotechnology. Whether α-carotene supplementation or a diet rich in fruits and vegetables has a positive effect on the prevention of cancer, cardiovascular disease, and other diseases is the focus of this study. © 2022 Society of Chemical Industry.
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Keywords: bioactivity; biotechnology; carotenoid; medicine; α-carotene

36-88-4 (Carotenoids)
45XWE1Z69V (alpha-carotene)
X72A60C9MT (Lutein)

Date Created: 20220428 Date Completed: 20220908 Latest Revision: 20220908

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10.1002/jsfa.11966

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