beta carotene/悪性腫瘍

FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates generally to a method for producing beta-carotene and to certain fungal microorganisms capable of producing improved yields of beta-carotene. More particularly, the invention relates to the production of beta-carotene by fermenting novel minus

FIELD OF THE INVENTION This invention relates to carotenoid, retinoid and related conjugated polyene derivatives with cell-differentiation-inducing, anti-proliferative and anti-tumor properties, useful as chemotherapeutic and chemopreventive agents, and more particularly, to such derivatives

FIELD OF THE INVENTION The invention relates to a cartenoid agent for inhibiting the conversion of epithelial cells to tumors and a method for such treatment. More particularly, the invention relates to a cartenoid agent for inhibiting the conversion of melanocytes to melanomas and a method foe such

This invention relates generally to promoting the healing process of physiological disorders or diseases and, more specifically to nutrient compositions that promote the effectiveness or efficiency of the immune system. Physiological disorders and diseases affect millions of individuals each year.

This invention relates generally to promoting the healing process of physiological disorders or diseases and, more specifically to nutrient compositions that promote the effectiveness or efficiency of the immune system. Physiological disorders and diseases affect millions of individuals each year.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION This invention relates to processes for production of carotene/oil compositions, particularly those containing beta-carotene. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Retinol (Vitamin A) is known to be necessary to the biochemistry of human vision. Through a series of reactions, the

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The invention generally relates to the field of microscopy and, more specifically, to Resonant Stimulated Raman Scattering Microscope. A new non-linear optical (NLO) effect is disclosed, namely a Resonant Stimulated Raman Scattering (RSRS) effect

The present invention relates to an enteral nutritional supplement for persons with cancer who are not currently undergoing radiation therapy and/or chemotherapy. Cancer patients typically undergo intermittent periods of chemotherapy and/or radiation therapy during which their nutritional needs are

The invention concerns a foodstuff which at continued ingestion has as prophylactic and/or healing effect for prevention and/or healing of certain diseases, mainly diseases of civilization caused by an unhealthy way of nutrition, abuse of alcohol and nicotine and by an increasing environmental

BACKGROUND Colon and rectal cancers are leading causes of cancer-related mortality. Colon and rectal cancer are often collectively referred to as colorectal cancer. Colorectal cancer is the fourth most common cancer in the world and it ranks second in terms of cancer deaths in the United States for