John W. Erdman Jr., Eric C. Bolton and Matthew A. Wallig (IMAGE)

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, News Bureau

John W. Erdman Jr., Eric C. Bolton and Matthew A. Wallig

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An enzyme that metabolizes beta carotene may play a vital role in testosterone metabolism as well, according to a new study led by researchers at the University of Illinois. From left to right, professor emeritus of food science and nutrition John W. Erdman Jr., molecular and integrative physiology professor Eric C. Bolton and professor emeritus of comparative pathology Matthew A. Wallig. Additional co-authors: Illinois alumni Joshua W. Smith and Nikki A. Ford, and Steven K. Clinton, Nancy E. Moran and Jennifer M. Thomas-Ahner, all of Ohio State University.

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