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Structure and Conformation of the Carotenoids in Human Retinal Macular Pigment
Human retinal macular pigment (MP) is formed by the carotenoids lutein and zeaxanthin (including the isomer meso-zeaxanthin). MP has several functions in improving visual performance and protecting against the damaging effects of light, and MP levels are used as a proxy for macular health–specifical...
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Formato: | Online Artículo Texto |
Lenguaje: | English |
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Public Library of Science
2015
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Acceso en línea: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4552419/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26313550 http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0135779 |