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Research: SENGUPTA and DAS,
Listed in Issue 49
Abstract
SENGUPTA and DAS, Department of Cancer Chemoprevention, Chittaranjan National Cancer Institute, Calcutta, India write that among the many carotenoids, lycopene has recently received attention due to its putative association in reducing cancer risk, including breast, prostate and pancreas . The authors review the literature (47 references).
Background
Methodology
Results
A number of studies have attempted to determine the bioactive levels of lycopene in human tissues, and the influence of plant food and cancer upon carotenoids. Experimental studies have also suggested the protective role of lycopene during carcinogenesis.
Conclusion
These observations justify further exploration and evaluation of the biological function of lycopene alone or in combination with other chemical compounds in tomato for use in cancer prevention.
References
Sengupta A and Das S. The anti-carcinogenic role of lycopene, abundantly present in tomato. European Journal of Cancer Prevention 8(4): 325-30. Aug 1999.
