Background Zeaxanthin is a carotenoid pigment found in several fruits and vegetables.
Belonging to the xanthophyll family, it is widely present in human and some animals skin …

Plants produce a large number of secondary metabolites, such as alkaloids, terpenoids,
polyphenols, quinones and many further compounds having combined structures of those …

Through the photosynthetic activity, microalgae process more than 25% of annual inorganic
carbon dissolved in oceans into carbohydrates that ultimately, serve to feed the other levels …

Chili pepper is a prominent cultivated horticultural crop that is traditionally used for food
seasoning and is applied for the treatment and prevention of multiple diseases. Its beneficial …

Oxidative stress is now recognized as an important etiological factor in the causation of
several chronic diseases including cancer, cardiovascular diseases, osteoporosis, and …

Pepper of the Capsicum species is a common ingredient in various food preparations by
different cultures worldwide. The Capsicum is recognised by its five main domesticated …

Fungal, bacterial, and cancer cells can develop resistance against antifungal, antibacterial,
or anticancer agents. Mechanisms of resistance are complex and often multifactorial …

Dietary carotenoids, especially xanthophylls, have attracted significant attention because of
their characteristic biological activities, including anti-allergic, anti-cancer, and anti-obese …

Epidemiological studies suggest that including fruits, vegetables, and whole grains in
regular dietary intake might prevent and reverse cellular carcinogenesis, reducing the …

Cancers harbor significant genetic heterogeneity and patterns of relapse following many
therapies are due to evolved resistance to treatment. While efforts have been made to …