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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2020-06-01
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Series: | Antioxidants |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3921/9/6/532 |