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Molecular and dietary regulation of beta,beta-carotene 15,15'-monooxygenase 1 (BCMO1).
Archives of biochemistry and biophysics - 1 Oct 2010
Lietz Georg, Lange Jennifer, Rimbach Gerald
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beta,beta-Carotene 15,15'-monooxygenase-1 (BCMO1) is a key enzyme in vitamin A metabolism in mammals. Various dietary components such as non-pro-vitamin A carotenoids, fat, and polyphenols have been shown to influence the intestinal absorption and conversion of pro-vitamin A carotenoids. Furtherm...
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