Effects of astaxanthin supplementation on chemically induced tumorigenesis in Wistar rats
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Astaxanthin (ASTA) is a fat-soluble xanthophyll with powerful antioxidant functions. It is extracted from e.g. salmon, an important food source for certain human populations known to have a reduced risk of tumor development. It is po...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2012-08-01
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| Series: | Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica |
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| Online Access: | http://www.actavetscand.com/content/54/1/50 |