Carotenoids

• Andere auteurs: Cvetkovic, Dragan J. (Redacteur), Nikolic, Goran S. (Redacteur)
• Formaat: Elektronisch Hoofdstuk
• Taal: Engels
• Gepubliceerd in: IntechOpen 2017
• Onderwerpen: Biochemistry; β-carotene, antioxidants, toxicity, cardiovascular disease, stress, microalgae
• Online toegang: DOAB: download the publication; DOAB: description of the publication

Carotenoids are one of the most widespread pigment groups distributed in nature; more than 700 natural carotenoids have been described so far. These pigments are known for versatile roles they play in living organisms; however, their most pivotal function is involvement in scavenging of reactive oxy...