Lycopene, belonging to the carotenoids, is a tetraterpene compound abundantly found in
tomato and tomato-based products. It is fundamentally recognized as a potent antioxidant …

Free radicals generated due to exposure of radiation, environmental pollutants and as by-
products of metabolised drugs. These free radicals are antagonized by molecules which are …

Carotenoids and retinoids have several similar biological activities such as antioxidant
properties, the inhibition of malignant tumour growth and the induction of apoptosis …

Studying prostate cancer is important due to its high annual incidences and mortality rates in
the world. Although prostate cancer mortality rates are reduced using new therapy …

Lycopene is a natural red tomato pigment whose presence in the diet is beneficial to human
health. It is believed to modify the course of chronic conditions, including neoplastic …

Dietary intake and tissue levels of carotenoids have been associated with a reduced risk of
several chronic diseases, including cardiovascular diseases, type 2 diabetes, obesity, brain …

Carotenoids are orange, yellow, and red lipophilic pigments present in many fruit and
vegetables, as well as other food groups. Some carotenoids contribute to vitamin A …

Fast-accumulating scientific evidence from many studies has revealed that fruits and
vegetables are the main source of bioactive compounds; in most cases, wastes and …

Tomatoes produce the bioactive compounds lycopene and α-tomatine that are reported to
have potential health-promoting effects in animals and humans, but our understanding of the …

Aging is considered the major risk factor for cancer, one of the most important mortality
causes in the western world. Inflammaging, a state of chronic, low-level systemic …