Uses of a carotenoid in the treatment or prevention of stress induced conditions

The invention relates to a carotenoid for use in the treatment or prevention of stress induced conditions, and in particular it relates to the treatment or prevention of a disease mediated by glucocorticoid receptor activity. The invention also relates to a cosmetic method for preventing premature-a...

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Hauptverfasser: Durany Turk, Olga, Mercadé Roca, Jaume, Álvarez Micó, Xavier, Ruiz Canovas, Eugenia, Segura De Yebra, Jordi
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:The invention relates to a carotenoid for use in the treatment or prevention of stress induced conditions, and in particular it relates to the treatment or prevention of a disease mediated by glucocorticoid receptor activity. The invention also relates to a cosmetic method for preventing premature-aging of skin in a subject which comprises administering a carotenoid to said subject. Finally, the invention relates to a method for modulating the activity of a glucocorticoid receptor comprising contacting the receptor with a carotenoid.