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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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3'-dehydrolutein3'-oxoluteinLUTEIN ESTERSOcuvite
In BloodLutein / zeaxanthinLutein FLuteinizing Hormone

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Highly Cited
2009
Highly Cited
2009
Time-Dependent Response Versus Scan Angle for MODIS Reflective Solar Bands
The Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) instruments currently operate onboard the National Aeronautics and… 
Review
2007
Review
2007
Rho‐kinase and effects of Rho‐kinase inhibition on the lower urinary tract
Altered smooth muscle cell contractility/tone contributes, at least in part, to the lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) seen in… 
Highly Cited
2003
Highly Cited
2003
Chloroplast Membrane Photostability in chlPTransgenic Tobacco Plants Deficient in Tocopherols
The phototolerance of three chlP transgenic tobacco (Nicotiana tabacum) lines, affected in geranylgeranyl reductase and, hence… 
Highly Cited
1998
Highly Cited
1998
In vitro antimutagenic and in vivo anticlastogenic effects of carotenoids and solvent extracts from fruits and vegetables rich in carotenoids.
Highly Cited
1997
Highly Cited
1997
Characterisation of LHC II in the aggregated state by linear and circular dichroism spectroscopy
Highly Cited
1997
Highly Cited
1997
The xanthophyll cycle and carotenoid-mediated dissipation of excess excitation energy in photosynthesis
Abstract 
Highly Cited
1997
Highly Cited
1997
Diet and breast cancer risk in a cohort of Finnish women.
Highly Cited
1996
Highly Cited
1996
The Effect of Elevated [CO2] on Growth and Photosynthesis of Two Eucalyptus Species Exposed to High Temperatures and Water Deficits
Two species of eucalyptus (Eucalyptus macrorhyncha and Eucalyptus rossii) were grown for 8 weeks in either ambient (350 [mu]L L-1… 
Highly Cited
1994
Highly Cited
1994
A molecular mechanism for qE‐quenching
Review
1950
Review
1950
CAROTENOIDS AND REPRODUCTION
.After a brief discussion of the essential chemical properties of carotenoids, the identification, occurrence and distribution of… 
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