Carotenoids and prostate cancer risk

Mini Rev Med Chem. 2008 May;8(5):529-37. doi: 10.2174/138955708784223495.

Abstract

Chemoprevention is presumably one of most effective means to combat prostate cancer (PCa). Patients usually require more than a decade to develop a clinically significant Pca, therefore, an ideal target for chemoprevention. This review will focus on recent findings of a group of naturally occurring chemicals, carotenoids, for potential use in reducing PCa risk.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Antioxidants / chemistry
  • Antioxidants / therapeutic use
  • Carotenoids / chemistry
  • Carotenoids / therapeutic use*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Prostatic Neoplasms / prevention & control*
  • Risk Factors

Substances

  • Antioxidants
  • Carotenoids