The biosynthesis and nutritional uses of carotenoids

被引：976

作者：

Fraser, PD ^{[1
]}

Bramley, PM ^{[1
]}

机构：

[1] Univ London Royal Holloway & Bedford New Coll, Sch Biol Sci, Egham TW20 0EX, Surrey, England

来源：

PROGRESS IN LIPID RESEARCH | 2004年 / 43卷 / 03期

基金：

英国生物技术与生命科学研究理事会;

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D O I：

10.1016/j.plipres.2003.10.002

中图分类号：

Q5 [生物化学]; Q7 [分子生物学];

学科分类号：

071010 ; 081704 ;

摘要：

Carotenoids are isoprenoid molecules that are widespread in nature and are typically seen as pigments in fruits, flowers, birds and crustacea. Animals are unable to synthesise carotenoids de novo, and rely upon the diet as a source of these compounds. Over recent years there has been considerable interest in dietary carotenoids with respect to their potential in alleviating age-related diseases in humans. This attention has been mirrored by significant advances in cloning most of the carotenoid genes and in the genetic manipulation of crop plants with the intention of increasing levels in the diet. The aim of this article is to review our current understanding of carotenoid formation, to explain the perceived benefits of carotenoids in the diet and review the efforts that have been made to increase carotenoids in certain crop plants. (C) 2003 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.

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页数：38

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