单词 | cryptoxanthin |
释义 | cryptoxanthincryptoxanthin[¦krip·tō′zan·thən]cryptoxanthincryp·to·xan·thin(krip'tō-zan'thin),cryptoxanthinA natural carotenoid pigment and provitamin A, which is found in mangos, orange rind, papaya, tangerines, egg yolk, butter and apples, and has retinoid activity.Unfolding data suggest that beta cryptoxanthin may play a role in carcinogenesis, with increased consumption linked to a reduced risk of lung cancer and an increased risk of high-grade glioma of the brain. cryptoxanthin(krip?to-zan'thin) |
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