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β-Carotene (Provitamin A) is a naturally-occurring retinol (vitamin A) precursor obtained from certain fruits and vegetables with potential antineoplastic and chemopreventive activities. As an anti-oxidant, beta carotene inhibits free-radical damage to DNA.

β-Carotene (Standard) is the reference standard of β-carotene, applicable to quantitative analysis, quality control, biochemical experiments, and related research. As a carotenoid, β-carotene is a natural precursor of vitamin A and acts as a reactive oxygen species modulator with both antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects. Its antioxidant or pro-oxidant effects depend on its intrinsic properties and the redox status of the biological microenvironment. In addition, β-carotene can induce apoptosis in breast cancer cells and shows certain antitumor activity.