ABSTRACT

Carotenoids are of great interest due to their essential biological functions in both plants and animals. However, the properties and functions of carotenoids in natural systems are surprisingly complex. With an emphasis on the chemical aspects of these compounds, Carotenoids: Physical, Chemical, and Biological Functions and Properties presents a b

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Part I: The Structural Properties, Characteristics, and Interactions of Carotenoids

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Carotenoids in Lipid Membranes

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Part II: Analytical Methodologies for the Measurement of Carotenoids

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Part IV: Chemical Breakdown of Carotenoids In Vitro and In Vivo

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Part V: Antioxidant and Photoprotection Functions and Reactions Involving Singlet Oxygen and Reactive Oxygen Species

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Part VI: Cell Culture Methods Applied to Understanding Carotenoid Recognition and Action

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Part VII: The Chemistry and Biochemistry of Carotene Oxidases, Cell Regulation, and Cancer

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Part VIII: Carotenoids and Carotenoid Biochemistry in Animal Systems