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Lutein and Zeaxanthin in the Lipid Bilayer–Similarities and Differences Revealed by Computational Studies

Lutein and zeaxanthin are two similar carotenoids of the xanthophyll subgroup. Carotenoids are synthesized almost entirely by plants but are also present in significant amounts in animals. They are essential components of the lipid matrix of biomembranes, and one of their functions is to protect cel...

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Autores principales: Makuch, Krzysztof, Hryc, Jakub, Markiewicz, Michal, Pasenkiewicz-Gierula, Marta
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Frontiers Media S.A. 2021
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8575744/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/34765645
http://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fmolb.2021.768449