Fucoxanthin: A Marine Carotenoid Exerting Anti-Cancer Effects by Affecting Multiple Mechanisms

Fucoxanthin is a marine carotenoid exhibiting several health benefits. The anti-cancer effect of fucoxanthin and its deacetylated metabolite, fucoxanthinol, is well documented. In view of its potent anti-carcinogenic activity, the need to understand the underlying mechanisms has gained prominence. T...

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Main Authors: Kumar, Sangeetha Ravi, Hosokawa, Masashi, Miyashita, Kazuo
Format: Online
Language:English
Published: MDPI 2013
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3877908/