Biochemistry of Lycopene

Lycopene Monograph

T o m a t o products, including ketchup, tomato juice, and pizza sauce, are the richest sources of lycopene in the U.S. diet, accounting for greater than 80 percent of the total lycopene intake of Americans. In addition to tomatoes (Lycopersicon esculentum) and tomato-based products, lycopene is also found in watermelon, papaya, pink grapefruit, and pink guava. Lycopene from both processed and ...

The 15th Iranian National Congress of Biochemistry & 6th International Congress of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

Effect of Lycopene on Cyclophosphamide-Induced Hemorrhagic Cystitis in Rats

Background: Cylophosphamide is used alone or in combination with other drugs for treatment of neoplastic diseases. Hemorrhagic cystitis is a major potential toxicity and dose limiting side effect of cyclophosphamide. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of lycopene compared with some antioxidants for the prevention of cyclophosphamide induced hemorrhagic cystitis in rats. Methods: ...

Editor Note – Biochemistry & Analytical Biochemistry

Biochemistry is the study of structures, functions and interactions of biomolecules, such as carbohydrates, nucleic acids, proteins, lipids, etc. and their metabolisms. Advancements in biochemistry helps in the advancement of different fields like agriculture, medicine, nutrition, etc., which are directly related to it. Combination of biochemical techniques with techniques and ideas of genetics...

Lycopene Fine Chemicals

With vitamins, carotenoids, enzymes, and other products like caffeine or the amino acid lysine, we are the leading producer of additives for both the food and feed industries. We provide a valuable contribution to healthy nutrition and ecologically-efficient livestock production. Active ingredients, a complete UV filter assortment, aroma chemicals and functional polymers make us partners for th...