Preferred Label : Carbon C 13 Lycopene;
NCIt synonyms : 13C-lycopene;
NCIt definition : Carbon C 13 labeled lycopene used as a tracer for carotenoid metabolism studies in
vivo. After oral administration of carbon C 13 lycopene, in combination with C 13
labeled phytoene and phytofluene, the absorption kinetics, distribution patterns,
metabolism and targets of these carotenoids can be measured upon imaging of the non-radioactive
C 13. Lycopene, a carotenoid pigment found in high concentrations in tomatoes as well
as in other fruits and vegetables, serves as an antioxidant in vivo; its intake has
been associated with a reduced risk of certain types of cancer and cardiovascular
diseases.;
NCI Metathesaurus CUI : CL432942;
Origin ID : C99120;
UMLS CUI : C3274544;
Semantic type(s)
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