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'''Lycopene''' is a naturally occurring [[antioxidant]] chemical found in some [[anti-cancer food]]s, particularly in cooked [[tomato|tomatoes]]. It is related to a variety of similar compounds referred to as [[carotenoid]]s which all have the same center structural features. | '''Lycopene''' is a naturally occurring [[antioxidant]] chemical found in some [[anti-cancer food]]s, particularly in cooked [[tomato|tomatoes]]. It is related to a variety of similar compounds referred to as [[carotenoid]]s which all have the same center structural features. | ||
== Relation to other carotenoids == | |||
The structural similarities of lycopene with other common carotenoids is evident in the structure below. | |||
{{Image|Carotenoids2.png|center|500px|Some of the carotenoids.}} | |||
Latest revision as of 12:17, 28 October 2009
Lycopene is a naturally occurring antioxidant chemical found in some anti-cancer foods, particularly in cooked tomatoes. It is related to a variety of similar compounds referred to as carotenoids which all have the same center structural features.
Relation to other carotenoids
The structural similarities of lycopene with other common carotenoids is evident in the structure below.
