1.
Vopr Pitan
; 80(4): 4-18, 2011.
Article
in Russian
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-22232877
ABSTRACT
The review provides data on the biological activities of the most prevalent carotenoids. Special attention is paid to theirs anticancer and antiatherogenic properties, immunomodulating action, cardioprotective, radioprotective and photoprotective effects.
Subject(s)
Carotenoids/metabolism , Animals , Anti-Bacterial Agents/metabolism , Antineoplastic Agents/metabolism , Cardiotonic Agents/metabolism , Humans , Immunologic Factors/metabolism , Radiation-Protective Agents/metabolism
2.
Vopr Pitan
; 79(2): 4-18, 2010.
Article
in Russian
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-20560478
ABSTRACT
The review provides data on the structure and the major biotransformation pathways of the most prevalent carotenoids. Eventual mechanisms of their antiradical and antioxidant activity in different model systems in vitro are thoroughly discussed. Special attention is paid to carotenoids as potential membrane protector.
