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Introduction | Applications | Objectives | Design | Modelling | Wet Lab | References



Benefits of B-carotene
Benefits of Lycopene
"its unique structural and biologic properties enable lycopene to prevent free-radical damage to cells caused by reactive oxygen species, thus acting as a potent antioxidant" (Ansari & Ansari, 2005)


"Dietary intakes of tomatoes and tomato products containing lycopene have been shown to be associated with decreased risk of chronic diseases such as cancer and cardiovascular diseases in several recent studies" (A Venket Rao, 2000)

Introduction | Applications | Objectives | Design | Modelling | Wet Lab | References