Effects of lycopene on the initial state of atherosclerosis in New Zealand White (NZW) rabbits.

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Effects of lycopene on the initial state of atherosclerosis in New Zealand White (NZW) rabbits.

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BACKGROUND: Lycopene is the main carotenoid in tomatoes, where it is found in high concentrations. Strong epidemiological evidence suggests that lycopene may provide protection against cardiovascular diseases. We therefore studied the effects of lycopene on diet-induced increase in serum lipid levels and the initiation of atherosclerosis in New Zealand White (NZW) rabbits. METHODOLOGY/PRINCIPAL FINDINGS: The animals, divided into four groups of 9 animals each, were fed either a standard diet,...

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Mario Lorenz / Mandy Fechner / Janine Kalkowski / Kati Fröhlich / Anne Trautmann / Volker Böhm / Gerhard Liebisch / Stefan Lehneis / Gerd Schmitz / Antje Ludwig / Gert Baumann / Karl Stangl / Verena Stangl

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