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Role of Lycopene in the Control of ROS-Mediated Cell Growth: Implications in Cancer Prevention
1 Apr 2011
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Dietary intakes of tomatoes and tomato products containing lycopene have been shown to be associated with decreased risk of chronic diseases, such as cancer. Although several mechanisms, including modulation of gap junction communication and enhancement of immune system, are thought to be implicated in its beneficial activities, evidence is accumulating to suggest that lycopene may act as a modulator of...
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