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alpha-carotene

Known as: alpha carotene, .ALPHA.-CAROTENE, (6'R)-beta, epsilon-carotene 
Carotenoid consisting of a cyclic structure on each end with additional double bonds at the number 5 and 4' carbon atoms of the cyclic structures.
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Highly Cited
2009
Highly Cited
2009
Isocratic rapid liquid chromatographic method for simultaneous determination of carotenoids, retinol, and tocopherols in human serum.
Highly Cited
2006
Highly Cited
2006
A Comparison of Carotenoids, Retinoids, and Tocopherols in the Serum and Buccal Mucosa of Chronic Cigarette Smokers versus Nonsmokers
Background: Cigarette smoking, a major risk factor for oropharyngeal cancer, is reported to alter oral levels of carotenoids and… 
Highly Cited
2005
Highly Cited
2005
Dietary habits are major determinants of the plasma antioxidant status in healthy elderly subjects
Previous studies indicate that regular consumption of a diet rich in fruits and vegetables is associated with a lower risk for… 
Highly Cited
2004
Highly Cited
2004
High dietary intake of phytosterol esters decreases carotenoids and increases plasma plant sterol levels with no additional cholesterol lowering Published, JLR Papers in Press, May 16, 2004. DOI 10…
The objective of this study was to measure the effects on serum lipids and plasma phytosterols of 6.6 g/day phytosterols from… 
2001
2001
Evidence for Alterations in Circulating Low-Molecular-Weight Antioxidants and Increased Lipid Peroxidation in Smokers on Hemodialysis
Background/Aim: Cardiovascular disease is the major cause of mortality in dialysis patients, accounting for about 40% of deaths… 
Highly Cited
2000
Highly Cited
2000
Associations of Plasma Aflatoxin B1-Albumin AdductLevel With Plasma Selenium Level and GeneticPolymorphisms of Glutathione S-Transferase M1 and T1
Mortality from hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is extraordinarily high in Matzu, an island off the coast of Southeastern China. To… 
2000
2000
Improved liquid chromatographic method for the analysis of photosynthetic pigments of higher plants.
2000
2000
Cancer prevention by natural carotenoids
Epidemiological investigations have shown that cancer risk is inversely related to the consumption of green and yellow vegetables… 
Highly Cited
1998
Highly Cited
1998
Lipid transfer particle catalyzes transfer of carotenoids between lipophorins of Bombyx mori.
1996
1996
Changes in plasma carotenoid, alpha-tocopherol, and lipid peroxide levels in response to supplementation with concentrated fruit and vegetable extracts: a pilot study
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