Lutein as a Modulator of Oxidative Stress-Mediated Inflammatory Diseases
Lutein is a xanthophyll carotenoid obtained from various foods, such as dark green leafy vegetables and egg yolk. Lutein has antioxidant activity and scavenges reactive oxygen species such as singlet oxygen and lipid peroxy radicals. Oxidative stress activates inflammatory mediators, leading to the...
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| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2021-09-01
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| Series: | Antioxidants |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3921/10/9/1448 |