Biosynthesis, regulation and functions o
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Laurent Mène-Saffrané; Dean DellaPenna
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Article
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2010
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Elsevier Science
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English
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Tocopherols and tocotrienols have been originally identified as essential nutrients in mammals based on their vitamin E activity. These lipid-soluble compounds are potent antioxidants that protect polyunsaturated fatty acids from lipid peroxidation. The biosynthesis of tocopherols and tocotrienols o