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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