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August 22, 2025NutrientsOpen Access

Anti-DNA Damage Mechanisms and the Role of Carotenoids, Vitamin A, and Its Derivatives

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AKAgnieszka KołodziejczykBKBolesław T. Karwowski

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This review demonstrates the dual role of vitamin A in DNA repair and oxidative stress in human health, suggesting complex interactions.

Key Points

  • Vitamin A supports DNA repair mechanisms by neutralizing oxidative stress through its antioxidant properties.
  • A deficiency in vitamin A leads to lower antioxidant enzyme activity, resulting in increased oxidative damage to DNA.
  • Observational analysis of vitamin A's role highlights its impact on DNA integrity, acting as both a facilitator and potential genotoxic agent.
  • Understanding these mechanisms may inform dietary guidelines and therapeutic strategies to prevent DNA damage and related diseases.

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Kołodziejczyk et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68af73637567bf4f94fed0aehttps://doi.org/10.3390/nu17172721
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