Intracellular Uptake Mechanism of Lutein in Retinal Pigment Epithelial Cells
Purpose. Lutein is a carotenoid mainly found in green leafy vegetables and is located in the macula lutea in the human eye. It has received much attention recently due to its preventive effect on age-related macular degeneration, and it has been consumed as a supplement. However, little information...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Frontiers Media S.A.
2013-08-01
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Series: | Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences |
Online Access: | https://journals.library.ualberta.ca/jpps/index.php/JPPS/article/view/18581 |