Mesozeaxanthin protects the liver and reduces cardio-metabolic risk factors in an insulin resistant rodent model

Sahin, Kazim; Orhan, Cemal; Akdemir, FATİH; Tuzcu, Mehmet; Sahin, Nurhan; YILMAZ, İSMET; ALI, Shakir; DESHPANDE, Jayant; JUTURU, Vijaya

doi:10.1080/16546628.2017.1353360

Mesozeaxanthin protects the liver and reduces cardio-metabolic risk factors in an insulin resistant rodent model

Sahin K., Orhan C., Akdemir F., Tuzcu M., Sahin N., YILMAZ İ., ...More

FOOD & NUTRITION RESEARCH, vol.61, 2017 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)

Publication Type: Article / Article
Volume: 61
Publication Date: 2017
Doi Number: 10.1080/16546628.2017.1353360
Journal Name: FOOD & NUTRITION RESEARCH
Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
Inonu University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background: Mesozeaxanthin (MZ) is a macular carotenoid which has been reported to have a number of pharmacological properties, including the antioxidant, and anticarcinogenic property, and has been stated to decrease the hepatocyte lipid content.