Artículo
A global perspective on carotenoids: metabolism, biotechnology, and benefits for nutrition and health.
Autor/es | Rodríguez Concepción, Manuel
Ávalos Cordero, Francisco Javier Bonet Piña, María Luisa Boronat Margosa, Albert Gómez Gómez, Lourdes Hornero Méndez, Dámaso Limón Mirón, María del Carmen Meléndez Martínez, Antonio Jesús Olmedilla Alonso, Begoña |
Departamento | Universidad de Sevilla. Departamento de Genética Universidad de Sevilla. Departamento de Nutrición y Bromatología, Toxicología y Medicina Legal |
Fecha de publicación | 2018-04-04 |
Fecha de depósito | 2019-05-16 |
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Resumen | Carotenoids are lipophilic isoprenoid compounds synthesized by all photosynthetic organisms
and some non-photosynthetic bacteria and fungi. With some notable exceptions, animals
(including humans) do not produce carotenoids ... Carotenoids are lipophilic isoprenoid compounds synthesized by all photosynthetic organisms and some non-photosynthetic bacteria and fungi. With some notable exceptions, animals (including humans) do not produce carotenoids de novo but take them in their diets. In photosynthetic systems carotenoids are essential for photoprotection against excess light and contribute to light harvesting, but perhaps they are best known for their properties as natural pigments in the yellow to red range. Carotenoids can be associated to fatty acids, sugars, proteins, or other compounds that can change their physical and chemical properties and influence their biological roles. Furthermore, oxidative cleavage of carotenoids produces smaller molecules such as apocarotenoids, some of which are important pigments and volatile (aroma) compounds. Enzymatic breakage of carotenoids can also produce biologically active molecules in both plants (hormones, retrograde signals) and animals (retinoids). Both carotenoids and their enzymatic cleavage products are associated with other processes positively impacting human health. Carotenoids are widely used in the industry as food ingredients, feed additives, and supplements. This review, contributed by scientists of complementary disciplines related to carotenoid research, covers recent advances and provides a perspective on future directions on the subjects of carotenoid metabolism, biotechnology, and nutritional and health benefits. |
Cita | Rodríguez Concepción, M., Ávalos Cordero, F.J., Bonet Piña, M.L., Boronat Margosa, A., Gómez Gómez, L., Hornero Méndez, D.,...,Olmedilla Alonso, B. (2018). A global perspective on carotenoids: metabolism, biotechnology, and benefits for nutrition and health.. Progress in lipid research, 70 (April 2018), 62-93. |
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