类胡萝卜素对细胞的影响。

Effects of carotenoids on cells.

作者信息

Krinsky N I

机构信息

Department of Biochemistry, Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston, MA 02111-1837.

出版信息

Mol Aspects Med. 1993;14(3):241-6. doi: 10.1016/0098-2997(93)90010-b.

DOI:10.1016/0098-2997(93)90010-b

PMID:8264338

Abstract

When added to cells, carotenoids display a variety of properties, including inhibition of mutagenesis, genotoxicity, malignant transformation, and growth of tumor cells. In addition, carotenoids increase cell-cell communication, and may have direct effects as cellular antioxidants.

摘要

当添加到细胞中时，类胡萝卜素表现出多种特性，包括抑制诱变、遗传毒性、恶性转化以及肿瘤细胞的生长。此外，类胡萝卜素还能增强细胞间通讯，并且可能作为细胞抗氧化剂产生直接作用。