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A naturally occurring carotenoid, lutein, reduces PDGF and H2O2 signaling and compromises migration in cultured vascular smooth muscle cells

Huey‐Ming Lo, Yih‐Jeng Tsai, Wen‐Yuan Du, Chih-Jen Tsou, Wen‐Bin Wu

Journal of Biomedical Science · 2012 · 36 citations · 26 references

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Our study reveals a differential action mechanism of lutein from other reported caroteinoids and suggests a possible beneficial effect of lutein but not zeaxanthin on prevention of vascular diseases.

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