β-Cryptoxanthin Reduces Body Fat and Increases Oxidative Stress Response in <i>Caenorhabditis elegans</i> Model

β-Cryptoxanthin Reduces Body Fat and Increases Oxidative Stress Response in <i>Caenorhabditis elegans</i> Model

&#946;-Cryptoxanthin (BCX) is a major dietary pro-vitamin A carotenoid, found mainly in fruits and vegetables. Several studies showed the beneficial effects of BCX on different aspects of human health. In spite of the evidence, the molecular mechanisms of action of BCX need to be further investi...

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Main Authors: Silvia Llopis, María Jesús Rodrigo, Nuria González, Salvador Genovés, Lorenzo Zacarías, Daniel Ramón, Patricia Martorell
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-01-01
Series:Nutrients
Subjects:
β-Cryptoxanthin
carotenoids
<i>Caenorhabditis elegans</i>
fat reduction
oxidative stress
transcriptomic analysis
metabolic syndrome
aging
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/11/2/232

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