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Lutein

Known as: 4-[18-(4-hydroxy-2,6,6-trimethyl-1-cyclohex-2-enyl)-3,7,12,16-tetramethyl-octadeca-1,3,5,7,9,11,13,15,17-nonaenyl]-3,5,5-trimethyl-cyclohex-3-en-1-ol, Adaptinol, (3R,3'R,6'R)-beta,epsilon-Carotene-3,3'-diol 
Lutein (LOO-teen) is a oxygenated carotenoid found in vegetables and fruits. lutein is found in the macula of the eye, where it is believed to act as… 
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2009
2009
Nanoscale reconfigurable computing using non-volatile 2-D STTRAM array
In this paper, we investigate the combination of a novel computing paradigm referred to as Memory Based Computing (MBC) and an… 
Review
2006
Review
2006
Advances in Food Carotenoid Research: Chemical and Technological Aspects, Implications in Human Health
This article reviews advances on carotenoid analysis, carotenoid composition of foods and influencing factors, alterations during… 
2005
2005
An Integrated Technology Mapping Environment
This paper describes a flexible and efficient environment for technology mapping featuring a common set of algorithms for both… 
2001
2001
Free Radical Scavengers and Photosynthetic Pigments in Pinus Cembra L. Needles as Affected by Ozone Exposure
The goal of this study was the characterization of the antioxidative protection system of current and 1-year-old needles of a… 
2001
2001
Light harvesting in brown algae
Les complexes pigments-proteines qui assurent la collecte de l'energie chez les algues brunes sont intramembranaires. Ils… 
1994
1994
Xanthophyll cycle components and capacity for non-radiative energy dissipation in sun and shade leaves ofLigustrum ovalifolium exposed to conditions limiting photosynthesis
The relationships between photosynthetic efficiency, non-radiative energy dissipation and carotenoid composition were studied in… 
Review
1973
Review
1973
Ovarian Lutein Cysts in Pregnancy
Three cases of theca lutein cysts associated with nonmolar pregnancies are presented and the literature reviewed. Of the 29 cases… 
1970
1970
[The carotenoid pattern and the occurrence of the light-induced xanthophyll cycle in various classes of algae. 3. Green algae].
1970
1970
[A carotenoid pattern and the occurence of the light-induced xanthophyll cycle in various classes of algae. II. Xanthophyceae].
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1964
Highly Cited
1964
EFFECTS OF LUTEINIZING HORMONE ON PROGESTIN BIOSYNTHESIS IN THE LUTEINIZED RAT OVARY.
A rapid 2-dimensional thinlayer chromatographic procedure has been described for the isolation and quantitative measurement of…