Radical Scavenging Activity-Based and AP-1-Targeted Anti-Inflammatory Effects of Lutein in Macrophage-Like and Skin Keratinocytic Cells

• Main Authors: Jueun Oh (Author), Ji Hye Kim (Author), Jae Gwang Park (Author), Young-Su Yi (Author), Kye Won Park (Author), Ho Sik Rho (Author), Min-Seuk Lee (Author), Jae Won Yoo (Author), Seung-Hyun Kang (Author), Yong Deog Hong (Author), Song Seok Shin (Author), Jae Youl Cho (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Hindawi Limited, 2013-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Lutein is a naturally occurring carotenoid with antioxidative, antitumorigenic, antiangiogenic, photoprotective, hepatoprotective, and neuroprotective properties. Although the anti-inflammatory effects of lutein have previously been described, the mechanism of its anti-inflammatory action has not be...