چاپ صفحه |  صفحه نخست سامانه |  چکیده مقاله |  نویسندگان |  دانلود مقاله | دانشگاه علوم پزشکی تبریز |
| Carotenoids are natural pigments abundant in plant-derived food, in particular colorant fruits and vegetables. Lycopene is a well-known carotenoid in tomato which could be detected in serum and in high levels in other tissues such as prostate and adrenal glands. Literature search has fetched protective role of lycopene in different chronic disease such as cancer and heart dysfunction. Oral cancer, periodontal disease, lichen planus and leukoplakia are among the most important disease affecting oral health. Several epidemiological, in vivo and in vitro studies have supported the positive role of lycopene in these ailments. Since lycopene is a potent antioxidant agent, scavenging free radicals via lycopene is deemed to be the chief mechanism of protection. More studies will reveal the beneficial effects of this valuable natural pigment in oral health. This mini review is a short view of the protective role of lycopene in the management of oral disease. |
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| الهام احمدیان | دوم |
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| dental.pdf | 1397/08/06 | 78110 | دانلود |
