Lycopene on cancer prevention

Tang, L.; Jin, T.

Wei Sheng Yan Jiu 29(3): 186-188

2000


ISSN/ISBN: 1000-8020
PMID: 12725073
Document Number: 514552
Many epidemiological research indicate that there is an inverse correlation between the consumption of tomato products and the risk of cancer, especially the gastrointestinal cancer and prostate cancer. The biological features of lycopene, such as molecular structure, metabolism, tissue distribution and its anti-cancer function and possible mechanism are reviewed.

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