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Lycopene

A carotenoid and red pigment produced by tomatoes, other red fruits and vegetables, and photosynthetic algae. It is a key intermediate in the biosynthesis of other carotenoids, and has antioxidant, anti-carcinogenic, radioprotective, and anti-inflammatory properties.

Year introduced: 2019 (1978)

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Tree Number(s): D02.455.326.271.665.202.216, D02.455.426.392.368.367.379.249.213, D02.455.849.131.216, D23.767.261.375

MeSH Unique ID: D000077276

Registry Number: SB0N2N0WV6

Entry Terms:

  • LYC-O-MATO
  • LYC O MATO
  • LYCOMATO
  • All-trans-Lycopene
  • All trans Lycopene
  • Lycopene, (7-cis,7'-cis,9-cis,9'-cis)-isomer -
  • Pro-Lycopene
  • Pro Lycopene
  • Prolycopene
  • Lycopene, (cis)-isomer
  • Lycopene, (13-cis)-isomer

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