Astaxanthin Prevents Human Papillomavirus L1 Protein Binding in Human Sperm Membranes

Astaxanthin (Asta), red pigment of the carotenoid family, is known for its anti-oxidant, anti-cancer, anti-diabetic, and anti-inflammatory properties. In this study, we evaluated the effects of Asta on isolated human sperm in the presence of human papillomavirus (HPV) 16 capsid protein, L1. Sperm, p...

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Main Authors: Gabriella Donà, Alessandra Andrisani, Elena Tibaldi, Anna Maria Brunati, Chiara Sabbadin, Decio Armanini, Guido Ambrosini, Eugenio Ragazzi, Luciana Bordin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-11-01
Series:Marine Drugs
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1660-3397/16/11/427