Pro-oxidant Actions of Carotenoids in Triggering Apoptosis of Cancer Cells: A Review of Emerging Evidence

Carotenoids are well known for their potent antioxidant function in the cellular system. However, in cancer cells with an innately high level of intracellular reactive oxygen species (ROS), carotenoids may act as potent pro-oxidant molecules and trigger ROS-mediated apoptosis. In recent years, the p...

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Main Authors: Juhyun Shin, Min-Ho Song, Jae-Wook Oh, Young-Soo Keum, Ramesh Kumar Saini
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-06-01
Series:Antioxidants
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3921/9/6/532