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Carotenoids
Carotenoids are a widely distributed group of naturally occurring pigments, usually red, orange or yellow in color. They are used extensively as safe, natural colorants for food, feed, and cosmetics. They are known to be essential for plant growth and photosynthesis, and are a main dietary source of vitamin A in humans. They are thought to be associated with reduced risk of several chronic health disorders including some forms of cancer, heart disease and eye degeneration. Listed alphabetically are the names of some of the most common naturally-occurring carotenoids. Click on the name to view the structure of the molecule.
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Upcoming Conferences
The Macular Carotenoid Conference will be held from July 10th through 12th 2013 in Downing College, Cambridge University, United Kingdom. This is a conference for carotenoid researchers, exploring up-to-date and evidence-based hypotheses and the supporting research data into the role of the macular carotenoids in age-related macular degeneration (AMD), vision, and well-being. Key opinion leaders in the field macular carotenoid research have been invited to speak. Also, a scientific poster session will give scientists the opportunity to present and publish novel research data on this topic. Visit www.macularcarotenoids.org for more information.
The First Intenational Retinoids Meeting will be held in Rende (CS), Italy (11 – 14 September, 2013). It will focus on vitamin A, its biologically active derivatives Retinoids, and its precursors Carotenoids, exploring new approaches to these research areas of intense scientific development. The most up to date researches on the role of Retinoids and Carotenoids in development, regulation of energy homeostasis, control of cell growth and differentiation will be object of scientific discussion, exploring also novel therapeutic targets and addressing issues of fundamental importance to understand Vitamin A related biology. For more info, please visit http://www.retinoidsmeeting.com
The 2014 International Symposium on Carotenoids will be held in Canyons Resort, Park City, Utah, USA from June 29-July 4, 2014.
The conference homepage is www.icsutah2014.com
This Symposium will be hosted and organized by:
Professor Paul S. Bernstein, M.D., Ph.D., Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, Moran Eye Center, University of Utah, 65 Mario Capecchi Drive, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA 84132
Tel: 801-581-6078, Fax: 801-581-3357, e-mail: paul.bernstein@hsc.utah.edu