Tag: carotenoid

Articles

• Breast density and breast cancer risk and recurrence

News

04/20/25

Capsanthin inhibits triple negative breast cancer brain metastasis

11/06/21

Carotenoid-rich diet linked to lower risk of breast cancer

10/03/18

Carrot consumption linked to reduced risk of breast cancer

07/16/18

Certain fruits and vegetables linked to lower breast cancer risk

04/10/18

The carotenoid lutein can inhibit hypoxia-driven BC progression

04/01/17

Saffron carotenoid crocin inhibits breast cancer cell division

02/15/16

Beta-carotene shown to inhibit multidrug resistance in cancer cells

04/12/11

Vitamin A may reverse early malignant transformation of breast cells

Foods

• • apricots
  • basil
  • bell peppers
  • broccoli
  • brussels sprouts
  • carrots
  • green beans
  • hot peppers
  • kale
  • lettuce
  • melons
  • oranges
  • papaya
  • paprika
  • parsley
  • peaches
  • peas
  • plantains
  • pumpkins
  • saffron
  • seaweed
  • spinach
  • sweet potatoes
  • tomatoes
  • watercress
  • watermelon
  • zucchini

Studies

• Carotenoids Modulate FoxO‐Induced Cell Cycle Arrest in Human Cancer Cell Lines: A Scoping Review Cite
  Lee ZX, Guo H, Looi AD, Bhuvanendran S, Magalingam KB, Lee WL, et al. Carotenoids Modulate FoxO‐Induced Cell Cycle Arrest in Human Cancer Cell Lines: A Scoping Review. Food Science & Nutrition. Wiley; 2025; 13 10.1002/fsn3.70100
• Astaxanthin in cancer therapy and prevention (Review) Cite
  Copat C, Favara C, Tomasello M, Sica C, Grasso A, Dominguez H, et al. Astaxanthin in cancer therapy and prevention (Review). Biomedical Reports. Spandidos Publications; 2025; 22 10.3892/br.2025.1944
• Carotenoids for Antiaging: Nutraceutical, Pharmaceutical, and Cosmeceutical Applications Cite
  Shanaida M, Mykhailenko O, Lysiuk R, Hudz N, Balwierz R, Shulhai A, et al. Carotenoids for Antiaging: Nutraceutical, Pharmaceutical, and Cosmeceutical Applications. Pharmaceuticals. MDPI AG; 2025; 18:403 10.3390/ph18030403
• Quantification of Phenolic Compounds and Carotenoids in a New Cauliflower Variety: Implications for Antioxidant Potential and Nutritional Breeding Cite
  Uy NP, Lee H, Choi J, Lee S. Quantification of Phenolic Compounds and Carotenoids in a New Cauliflower Variety: Implications for Antioxidant Potential and Nutritional Breeding. Agriculture. MDPI AG; 2024; 14:2128 10.3390/agriculture14122128
• The Antitumour Mechanisms of Carotenoids: A Comprehensive Review Cite
  Baeza-Morales A, Medina-García M, Martínez-Peinado P, Pascual-García S, Pujalte-Satorre C, López-Jaén AB, et al. The Antitumour Mechanisms of Carotenoids: A Comprehensive Review. Antioxidants. MDPI AG; 2024; 13:1060 10.3390/antiox13091060
• Chemical Implications of apo-8, 6’ Carotendial versus Intact Lycopene on Mechanism of Enhanced Cell-cell Communication and Apoptosis Induction in Breast Cancer Cells Cite
  Arathi BP, Bound DJ, Ambedkar R, Venkateshappa S, Manjunath T, Paul B, et al. Chemical Implications of apo-8, 6’ Carotendial versus Intact Lycopene on Mechanism of Enhanced Cell-cell Communication and Apoptosis Induction in Breast Cancer Cells. Cell Biochemistry and Biophysics. Springer Science and Business Media LLC; 2024; 10.1007/s12013-024-01440-4
• Effects of Tomato and Carrot-Supplemented Diets on Physical and Haemalogical Characteristics of Wistar Rats Exposed to Breast Carcinogen (Dimethylbenz-[A]-Anthracene) Cite
  Suleiman ZA, Idoko AS, Ganiyu AI. Effects of Tomato and Carrot-Supplemented Diets on Physical and Haemalogical Characteristics of Wistar Rats Exposed to Breast Carcinogen (Dimethylbenz-[A]-Anthracene). Sahel Journal of Life Sciences FUDMA. Federal University Dutsin-Ma; 2024; 2:39-47 10.33003/sajols-2024-0202-06
• Association between dietary carotenoid intake and breast cancer risk: a case–control study among Korean women Cite
  Park S, Lee J, Jung S, Park S, Kang Y, Kim J. Association between dietary carotenoid intake and breast cancer risk: a case–control study among Korean women. International Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition. Informa UK Limited; 2024;:1-13 10.1080/09637486.2024.2358111
• Unlocking the Nutraceutical Potential of Legumes and Their By-Products: Paving the Way for the Circular Economy in the Agri-Food Industry Cite
  Guo F, Danielski R, Santhiravel S, Shahidi F. Unlocking the Nutraceutical Potential of Legumes and Their By-Products: Paving the Way for the Circular Economy in the Agri-Food Industry. Antioxidants. MDPI AG; 2024; 13:636 10.3390/antiox13060636
• Possible interactions between selected food processing and medications Cite
  Poli G, Bologna E, Saguy IS. Possible interactions between selected food processing and medications. Frontiers in Nutrition. Frontiers Media SA; 2024; 11 10.3389/fnut.2024.1380010
• Abstract 7303: The algal carotenoid diatoxanthin shows anti-cancer and cardio-protective properties: RNA seq analysis of potential targets Cite
  Noonan DM, Calabrone L, Pistelli L, Brunet C, Sansone C, Morelli D, et al. Abstract 7303: The algal carotenoid diatoxanthin shows anti-cancer and cardio-protective properties: RNA seq analysis of potential targets. Cancer Research. American Association for Cancer Research (AACR); 2024; 84:7303-7303 10.1158/1538-7445.am2024-7303
• Phytochemicals and Their Usefulness in the Maintenance of Health Cite
  Rodríguez-Negrete EV, Morales-González Á, Madrigal-Santillán EO, Sánchez-Reyes K, Álvarez-González I, Madrigal-Bujaidar E, et al. Phytochemicals and Their Usefulness in the Maintenance of Health. Plants. MDPI AG; 2024; 13:523 10.3390/plants13040523
• Pre- and Postoperative Antioxidant Use, Aryl Hydrocarbon Receptor (AhR) Activation and Clinical Outcome in Different Treatment Groups of Breast Cancer Patients Cite
  Nilsson L, Khazaei S, Tryggvadottir H, Björner S, Bressan A, Jirström K, et al. Pre- and Postoperative Antioxidant Use, Aryl Hydrocarbon Receptor (AhR) Activation and Clinical Outcome in Different Treatment Groups of Breast Cancer Patients. Clinical Breast Cancer. Elsevier BV; 2023; 10.1016/j.clbc.2023.12.002
• The association between circulating carotenoids and risk of breast cancer: A systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis of prospective studies Cite
  Karim Dehnavi M, Ebrahimpour-Koujan S, Lotfi K, Azadbakht L. The association between circulating carotenoids and risk of breast cancer: A systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis of prospective studies. Advances in Nutrition. Elsevier BV; 2023; 10.1016/j.advnut.2023.10.007
• Overview of the Potential Beneficial Effects of Carotenoids on Consumer Health and Well-Being Cite
  Crupi P, Faienza MF, Naeem MY, Corbo F, Clodoveo ML, Muraglia M. Overview of the Potential Beneficial Effects of Carotenoids on Consumer Health and Well-Being. Antioxidants. MDPI AG; 2023; 12:1069 10.3390/antiox12051069
• Potential Role of Natural Antioxidant Products in Oncological Diseases Cite
  Marino P, Pepe G, Basilicata MG, Vestuto V, Marzocco S, Autore G, et al. Potential Role of Natural Antioxidant Products in Oncological Diseases. Antioxidants. MDPI AG; 2023; 12:704 10.3390/antiox12030704
• Chemistry, Occurrence, Properties, Applications, and Encapsulation of Carotenoids—A Review Cite
  González-Peña MA, Ortega-Regules AE, Anaya de Parrodi C, Lozada-Ramírez JD. Chemistry, Occurrence, Properties, Applications, and Encapsulation of Carotenoids—A Review. Plants. MDPI AG; 2023; 12:313 10.3390/plants12020313
• The Self-Administered Use of Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) Supplements and Antioxidants in Cancer Therapy and the Critical Role of Nrf-2—A Systematic Review Cite
  Krejbich P, Birringer M. The Self-Administered Use of Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) Supplements and Antioxidants in Cancer Therapy and the Critical Role of Nrf-2—A Systematic Review. Antioxidants. MDPI AG; 2022; 11:2149 10.3390/antiox11112149
• Plant Secondary Metabolites: Therapeutic Potential and Pharmacological Properties Cite
  Zeeshan Bhatti M, Ismail H, Khan Kayani W. Plant Secondary Metabolites: Therapeutic Potential and Pharmacological Properties. Secondary Metabolites - Trends and Reviews [Working Title]. IntechOpen; 2022; 10.5772/intechopen.103698
• A Comparative Study on Inhibition of Breast Cancer Cells and Tumors in Mice by Carotenoid Extract and Nanoemulsion Prepared from Sweet Potato (Ipomoea batatas L.) Peel Cite
  Hsu H, Chen B. A Comparative Study on Inhibition of Breast Cancer Cells and Tumors in Mice by Carotenoid Extract and Nanoemulsion Prepared from Sweet Potato (Ipomoea batatas L.) Peel. Pharmaceutics. MDPI AG; 2022; 14:980 10.3390/pharmaceutics14050980
• Anti-breast cancer effects of phytochemicals: primary, secondary, and tertiary care Cite
  Mazurakova A, Koklesova L, Samec M, Kudela E, Kajo K, Skuciova V, et al. Anti-breast cancer effects of phytochemicals: primary, secondary, and tertiary care. EPMA Journal. Springer Science and Business Media LLC; 2022; 10.1007/s13167-022-00277-2
• A Metabolomics Analysis of Circulating Carotenoids and Breast Cancer Risk Cite
  Peng C, Zeleznik OA, Shutta KH, Rosner BA, Kraft P, Clish CB, et al. A Metabolomics Analysis of Circulating Carotenoids and Breast Cancer Risk. Cancer Epidemiology Biomarkers & Prevention. American Association for Cancer Research (AACR); 2021;:cebp.0837.2021 10.1158/1055-9965.epi-21-0837
• Role of Phytochemicals in Cancer Chemoprevention: Insights Cite
  George BP, Chandran R, Abrahamse H. Role of Phytochemicals in Cancer Chemoprevention: Insights. Antioxidants. MDPI AG; 2021; 10:1455 10.3390/antiox10091455
• An Updated Comprehensive Review on Vitamin A and Carotenoids in Breast Cancer: Mechanisms, Genetics, Assessment, Current Evidence, and Future Clinical Implications Cite
  Kim JA, Jang J, Lee S. An Updated Comprehensive Review on Vitamin A and Carotenoids in Breast Cancer: Mechanisms, Genetics, Assessment, Current Evidence, and Future Clinical Implications. Nutrients. MDPI AG; 2021; 13:3162 10.3390/nu13093162
• Occurrence and Determination of Carotenoids and Polyphenols in Different Paprika Powders from Organic and Conventional Production Cite
  Ponder A, Kulik K, Hallmann E. Occurrence and Determination of Carotenoids and Polyphenols in Different Paprika Powders from Organic and Conventional Production. Molecules. MDPI AG; 2021; 26:2980 10.3390/molecules26102980
• Capsanthin induces G1/S phase arrest, erlotinib-sensitivity and inhibits tumor progression by suppressing EZH2-mediated epigenetically silencing of p21 in triple-negative breast cancer cells Cite
  Wu J, Chien Y, Tsai I, Hung C, Huang W, Liu L, et al. Capsanthin induces G1/S phase arrest, erlotinib-sensitivity and inhibits tumor progression by suppressing EZH2-mediated epigenetically silencing of p21 in triple-negative breast cancer cells. Aging. Impact Journals, LLC; 2021; 13:12514-12525 10.18632/aging.202925
• Antioxidants for the Treatment of Breast Cancer: Are We There Yet? Cite
  Griñan-Lison C, Blaya-Cánovas JL, López-Tejada A, Ávalos-Moreno M, Navarro-Ocón A, Cara FE, et al. Antioxidants for the Treatment of Breast Cancer: Are We There Yet?. Antioxidants. MDPI AG; 2021; 10:205 10.3390/antiox10020205
• Is There an Association between β-Carotene and Breast Cancer? A Systematic Review on Breast Cancer Risk Cite
  Peraita-Costa I, Carrillo Garcia P, Morales-Suárez-Varela M. Is There an Association between β-Carotene and Breast Cancer? A Systematic Review on Breast Cancer Risk. Nutrition and Cancer. Informa UK Limited; 2020;:1-16 10.1080/01635581.2020.1865422
• Carotenoids in Cancer Metastasis—Status Quo and Outlook Cite
  Koklesova L, Liskova A, Samec M, Zhai K, Abotaleb M, Ashrafizadeh M, et al. Carotenoids in Cancer Metastasis—Status Quo and Outlook. Biomolecules. MDPI AG; 2020; 10:1653 10.3390/biom10121653
• Circulating carotenoids and breast cancer among high-risk individuals Cite
  Peng C, Gao C, Lu D, Rosner BA, Zeleznik O, Hankinson SE, et al. Circulating carotenoids and breast cancer among high-risk individuals. The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. Oxford University Press (OUP); 2020; 10.1093/ajcn/nqaa316
• On a Beam of Light: Photoprotective Activities of the Marine Carotenoids Astaxanthin and Fucoxanthin in Suppression of Inflammation and Cancer Cite
  Catanzaro E, Bishayee A, Fimognari C. On a Beam of Light: Photoprotective Activities of the Marine Carotenoids Astaxanthin and Fucoxanthin in Suppression of Inflammation and Cancer. Marine Drugs. MDPI AG; 2020; 18:544 10.3390/md18110544
• The carotenoid fucoxanthin can sensitize multidrug resistant cancer cells to doxorubicin via induction of apoptosis, inhibition of multidrug resistance proteins and metabolic enzymes Cite
  Eid SY, Althubiti MA, Abdallah ME, Wink M, El-Readi MZ. The carotenoid fucoxanthin can sensitize multidrug resistant cancer cells to doxorubicin via induction of apoptosis, inhibition of multidrug resistance proteins and metabolic enzymes. Phytomedicine. Elsevier BV; 2020; 77:153280 10.1016/j.phymed.2020.153280
• Astaxanthin Levels Are Higher in Fresh Salmon Compared to Canned and Pouch Varieties Cite
  Sutliff A, O'Connor L, Hendrick A, Tang M, Quinn K, Doenges K, et al. Astaxanthin Levels Are Higher in Fresh Salmon Compared to Canned and Pouch Varieties. Current Developments in Nutrition. Oxford University Press (OUP); 2020; 4:128-128 10.1093/cdn/nzaa041_032
• Astaxanthin Modulates Apoptotic Molecules to Induce Death of SKBR3 Breast Cancer Cells Cite
  Kim MS, Ahn YT, Lee CW, Kim H, An WG. Astaxanthin Modulates Apoptotic Molecules to Induce Death of SKBR3 Breast Cancer Cells. Marine Drugs. MDPI AG; 2020; 18:266 10.3390/md18050266
• Climate Change Enhanced Carotenoid Pro-Vitamin A Levels of Selected Plantain Cultivars Cite
  Dzomeku BM, Wald JP, Wünsche JN, Nohr D, Biesalski HK. Climate Change Enhanced Carotenoid Pro-Vitamin A Levels of Selected Plantain Cultivars. Plants. MDPI AG; 2020; 9:541 10.3390/plants9040541
• Astaxanthin anticancer effects are mediated through multiple molecular mechanisms: A systematic review Cite
  Faraone I, Sinisgalli C, Ostuni A, Armentano MF, Carmosino M, Milella L, et al. Astaxanthin anticancer effects are mediated through multiple molecular mechanisms: A systematic review. Pharmacological Research. Elsevier BV; 2020; 155:104689 10.1016/j.phrs.2020.104689
• Cardioprotective Effect of Marine Astaxanthin on Doxorubicin-Induced Cardiotoxicity in Normal Rats Cite
  AlQahtani AA, Osman AM, Damanhouri ZA, Al-Kreathy HM, Al-Malky HS, Ramadan WS, et al. Cardioprotective Effect of Marine Astaxanthin on Doxorubicin-Induced Cardiotoxicity in Normal Rats. Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International. Sciencedomain International; 2019;:1-11 10.9734/jpri/2019/v27i330170
• Effects of Astaxanthin on the Proliferation and Migration of Breast Cancer Cells In Vitro Cite
  McCall B, McPartland C, Moore R, Frank-Kamenetskii A, Booth B. Effects of Astaxanthin on the Proliferation and Migration of Breast Cancer Cells In Vitro. Antioxidants. MDPI AG; 2018; 7:135 10.3390/antiox7100135
• Association between dietary carrot intake and breast cancer Cite
  Chen H, Shao F, Zhang F, Miao Q. Association between dietary carrot intake and breast cancer. Medicine. Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health); 2018; 97:e12164 10.1097/md.0000000000012164
• Low Serum Carotenoids Are Associated with Self-Reported Cognitive Dysfunction and Inflammatory Markers in Breast Cancer Survivors Cite
  Zuniga K, Moran N. Low Serum Carotenoids Are Associated with Self-Reported Cognitive Dysfunction and Inflammatory Markers in Breast Cancer Survivors. Nutrients. MDPI AG; 2018; 10:1111 10.3390/nu10081111
• Fruit and vegetable consumption and breast cancer incidence: Repeated measures over 30 years of follow‐up Cite
  Farvid MS, Chen WY, Rosner BA, Tamimi RM, Willett WC, Eliassen AH. Fruit and vegetable consumption and breast cancer incidence: Repeated measures over 30 years of follow‐up. International Journal of Cancer. Wiley; 2018; 144:1496-1510 10.1002/ijc.31653
• Low-dose doxorubicin with carotenoids selectively alters redox status and upregulates oxidative stress-mediated apoptosis in breast cancer cells Cite
  Vijay K, Sowmya PR, Arathi BP, Shilpa S, Shwetha HJ, Raju M, et al. Low-dose doxorubicin with carotenoids selectively alters redox status and upregulates oxidative stress-mediated apoptosis in breast cancer cells. Food and Chemical Toxicology. Elsevier BV; 2018; 118:675-690 10.1016/j.fct.2018.06.027
• β-carotene at physiologically attainable concentration induces apoptosis and down-regulates cell survival and antioxidant markers in human breast cancer (MCF-7) cells Cite
  Sowmya Shree G, Yogendra Prasad K, Arpitha HS, Deepika UR, Nawneet Kumar K, Mondal P, et al. β-carotene at physiologically attainable concentration induces apoptosis and down-regulates cell survival and antioxidant markers in human breast cancer (MCF-7) cells. Molecular and Cellular Biochemistry. Springer Science and Business Media LLC; 2017; 436:1-12 10.1007/s11010-017-3071-4
• Plasma carotenoids and the risk of premalignant breast disease in women aged 50 and younger: a nested case–control study Cite
  Cohen K, Liu Y, Luo J, Appleton CM, Colditz GA. Plasma carotenoids and the risk of premalignant breast disease in women aged 50 and younger: a nested case–control study. Breast Cancer Research and Treatment. Springer Science and Business Media LLC; 2017; 162:571-580 10.1007/s10549-017-4152-5
• Carotenoids reverse multidrug resistance in cancer cells by interfering with ABC-transporters Cite
  Eid SY, El-Readi MZ, Wink M. Carotenoids reverse multidrug resistance in cancer cells by interfering with ABC-transporters. Phytomedicine. Elsevier BV; 2012; 19:977-987 10.1016/j.phymed.2012.05.010
• β-carotene reverses multidrug resistant cancer cells by selectively modulating human P-glycoprotein function Cite
  Teng Y, Sheu M, Hsieh Y, Wang R, Chiang Y, Hung C. β-carotene reverses multidrug resistant cancer cells by selectively modulating human P-glycoprotein function. Phytomedicine. Elsevier BV; 2016; 23:316-323 10.1016/j.phymed.2016.01.008
• Plasma carotenoids, vitamin C, tocopherols, and retinol and the risk of breast cancer in the European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and Nutrition cohort1,2 Cite
  Bakker MF, Peeters PH, Klaasen VM, Bueno-de-Mesquita HB, Jansen EH, Ros MM, et al. Plasma carotenoids, vitamin C, tocopherols, and retinol and the risk of breast cancer in the European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and Nutrition cohort1,2. The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. Oxford University Press (OUP); 2016; 103:454-464 10.3945/ajcn.114.101659
• Greater serum carotenoid concentration associated with higher bone mineral density in Chinese adults Cite
  Zhang Z, Cao W, Liu J, Cao Y, Su Y, Chen Y. Greater serum carotenoid concentration associated with higher bone mineral density in Chinese adults. Osteoporosis International. Springer Science and Business Media LLC; 2016; 27:1593-1601 10.1007/s00198-015-3425-2
• Specific serum carotenoids are inversely associated with breast cancer risk among Chinese women: a case–control study Cite
  Yan B, Lu M, Wang L, Mo X, Luo W, Du Y, et al. Specific serum carotenoids are inversely associated with breast cancer risk among Chinese women: a case–control study. British Journal of Nutrition. Cambridge University Press (CUP); 2015; 115:129-137 10.1017/s000711451500416x
• Plasma carotenoids and breast cancer risk in the Cancer Prevention Study II Nutrition Cohort Cite
  Wang Y, Gapstur SM, Gaudet MM, Furtado JD, Campos H, McCullough ML. Plasma carotenoids and breast cancer risk in the Cancer Prevention Study II Nutrition Cohort. Cancer Causes & Control. Springer Science and Business Media LLC; 2015; 26:1233-1244 10.1007/s10552-015-0614-4
• The anti-cancer effects of carotenoids and other phytonutrients resides in their combined activity Cite
  Linnewiel-Hermoni K, Khanin M, Danilenko M, Zango G, Amosi Y, Levy J, et al. The anti-cancer effects of carotenoids and other phytonutrients resides in their combined activity. Archives of Biochemistry and Biophysics. Elsevier BV; 2015; 572:28-35 10.1016/j.abb.2015.02.018
• A comprehensive review on the colorless carotenoids phytoene and phytofluene Cite
  Meléndez-Martínez AJ, Mapelli-Brahm P, Benítez-González A, Stinco CM. A comprehensive review on the colorless carotenoids phytoene and phytofluene. Archives of Biochemistry and Biophysics. Elsevier BV; 2015; 572:188-200 10.1016/j.abb.2015.01.003
• Plasma carotenoids and risk of breast cancer over 20 y of follow-up Cite
  Eliassen AH, Liao X, Rosner B, Tamimi RM, Tworoger SS, Hankinson SE. Plasma carotenoids and risk of breast cancer over 20 y of follow-up. The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. Oxford University Press (OUP); 2015; 101:1197-1205 10.3945/ajcn.114.105080
• Plasma Carotenoids and Retinol and Overall and Breast Cancer Risk: A Nested Case-Control Study Cite
  Pouchieu C, Galan P, Ducros V, Latino-Martel P, Hercberg S, Touvier M. Plasma Carotenoids and Retinol and Overall and Breast Cancer Risk: A Nested Case-Control Study. Nutrition and Cancer. Informa UK Limited; 2014; 66:980-988 10.1080/01635581.2014.936952
• Effects of cooking techniques on vegetable pigments: A meta-analytic approach to carotenoid and anthocyanin levels Cite
  Murador DC, da Cunha DT, de Rosso VV. Effects of cooking techniques on vegetable pigments: A meta-analytic approach to carotenoid and anthocyanin levels. Food Research International. Elsevier BV; 2014; 65:177-183 10.1016/j.foodres.2014.06.015
• Specific carotenoid intake is inversely associated with the risk of breast cancer among Chinese women Cite
  Wang L, Li B, Pan M, Mo X, Chen Y, Zhang C. Specific carotenoid intake is inversely associated with the risk of breast cancer among Chinese women. British Journal of Nutrition. Cambridge University Press (CUP); 2014; 111:1686-1695 10.1017/s000711451300411x
• Saffron and natural carotenoids: Biochemical activities and anti-tumor effects Cite
  Bolhassani A, Khavari A, Bathaie SZ. Saffron and natural carotenoids: Biochemical activities and anti-tumor effects. Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (BBA) - Reviews on Cancer. Elsevier BV; 2014; 1845:20-30 10.1016/j.bbcan.2013.11.001
• Circulating Carotenoids and Risk of Breast Cancer: Pooled Analysis of Eight Prospective Studies Cite
  Eliassen AH, Hendrickson SJ, Brinton LA, Buring JE, Campos H, Dai Q, et al. Circulating Carotenoids and Risk of Breast Cancer: Pooled Analysis of Eight Prospective Studies. JNCI: Journal of the National Cancer Institute. Oxford University Press (OUP); 2012; 104:1905-1916 10.1093/jnci/djs461
• Carotenoid database of commonly eaten Swiss vegetables and their estimated contribution to carotenoid intake Cite
  Reif C, Arrigoni E, Schärer H, Nyström L, Hurrell RF. Carotenoid database of commonly eaten Swiss vegetables and their estimated contribution to carotenoid intake. Journal of Food Composition and Analysis. Elsevier BV; 2013; 29:64-72 10.1016/j.jfca.2012.10.005
• Evaluation of chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) micronutrient composition: Biofortification opportunities to combat global micronutrient malnutrition Cite
  Thavarajah D, Thavarajah P. Evaluation of chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) micronutrient composition: Biofortification opportunities to combat global micronutrient malnutrition. Food Research International. Elsevier BV; 2012; 49:99-104 10.1016/j.foodres.2012.08.007
• Dietary compared with blood concentrations of carotenoids and breast cancer risk: a systematic review and meta-analysis of prospective studies Cite
  Aune D, Chan DS, Vieira AR, Navarro Rosenblatt DA, Vieira R, Greenwood DC, et al. Dietary compared with blood concentrations of carotenoids and breast cancer risk: a systematic review and meta-analysis of prospective studies. The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. Oxford University Press (OUP); 2012; 96:356-373 10.3945/ajcn.112.034165
• Antioxidant activity and profiles of common fruits in Singapore Cite
  Isabelle M, Lee BL, Lim MT, Koh W, Huang D, Ong CN. Antioxidant activity and profiles of common fruits in Singapore. Food Chemistry. Elsevier BV; 2010; 123:77-84 10.1016/j.foodchem.2010.04.002
• Effects of a Carrot Juice Intervention on Plasma Carotenoids, Oxidative Stress, and Inflammation in Overweight Breast Cancer Survivors Cite
  Butalla AC, Crane TE, Patil B, Wertheim BC, Thompson P, Thomson CA. Effects of a Carrot Juice Intervention on Plasma Carotenoids, Oxidative Stress, and Inflammation in Overweight Breast Cancer Survivors. Nutrition and Cancer. Informa UK Limited; 2012; 64:331-341 10.1080/01635581.2012.650779
• Carotenoid intakes and risk of breast cancer defined by estrogen receptor and progesterone receptor status: a pooled analysis of 18 prospective cohort studies Cite
  Zhang X, Spiegelman D, Baglietto L, Bernstein L, Boggs DA, van den Brandt PA, et al. Carotenoid intakes and risk of breast cancer defined by estrogen receptor and progesterone receptor status: a pooled analysis of 18 prospective cohort studies. The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. Oxford University Press (OUP); 2012; 95:713-725 10.3945/ajcn.111.014415
• Antioxidant supplement use after breast cancer diagnosis and mortality in the Life After Cancer Epidemiology (LACE) cohort Cite
  Greenlee H, Kwan ML, Kushi LH, Song J, Castillo A, Weltzien E, et al. Antioxidant supplement use after breast cancer diagnosis and mortality in the Life After Cancer Epidemiology (LACE) cohort. Cancer. Wiley; 2011; 118:2048-2058 10.1002/cncr.26526
• Polyphenols, isothiocyanates, and carotenoid derivatives enhance estrogenic activity in bone cells but inhibit it in breast cancer cells Cite
  Veprik A, Khanin M, Linnewiel-Hermoni K, Danilenko M, Levy J, Sharoni Y. Polyphenols, isothiocyanates, and carotenoid derivatives enhance estrogenic activity in bone cells but inhibit it in breast cancer cells. American Journal of Physiology-Endocrinology and Metabolism. American Physiological Society; 2012; 303:E815-E824 10.1152/ajpendo.00142.2011
• Antioxidants and breast cancer risk- a population-based case-control study in Canada Cite
  Pan SY, Zhou J, Gibbons L, Morrison H, Wen SW. Antioxidants and breast cancer risk- a population-based case-control study in Canada. BMC Cancer. Springer Science and Business Media LLC; 2011; 11 10.1186/1471-2407-11-372
• Abstract 4551: Retinoic acid in the reversion of the neoplastic transformation Cite
  Starker RA, Arisi MF, Lareef I, Fernandez SV. Abstract 4551: Retinoic acid in the reversion of the neoplastic transformation. Endocrinology. American Association for Cancer Research; 2011; 10.1158/1538-7445.am2011-4551
• Effects of Tomato- and Soy-Rich Diets on the IGF-I Hormonal Network: A Crossover Study of Postmenopausal Women at High Risk for Breast Cancer Cite
  McLaughlin JM, Olivo-Marston S, Vitolins MZ, Bittoni M, Reeves KW, Degraffinreid CR, et al. Effects of Tomato- and Soy-Rich Diets on the IGF-I Hormonal Network: A Crossover Study of Postmenopausal Women at High Risk for Breast Cancer. Cancer Prevention Research. American Association for Cancer Research (AACR); 2011; 4:702-710 10.1158/1940-6207.capr-10-0329
• Fruit and Vegetable Intake in Relation to Risk of Breast Cancer in the Black Women's Health Study Cite
  Boggs DA, Palmer JR, Wise LA, Spiegelman D, Stampfer MJ, Adams-Campbell LL, et al. Fruit and Vegetable Intake in Relation to Risk of Breast Cancer in the Black Women's Health Study. American Journal of Epidemiology. Oxford University Press (OUP); 2010; 172:1268-1279 10.1093/aje/kwq293
• Dietary carotenoids and risk of hormone receptor-defined breast cancer in a prospective cohort of Swedish women Cite
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