Lycopene is a natural carotenoid. It plays a positive role in the prevention of certain types of cancer or chronic disease. The main analysis methods were introduced.

• 番茄红素是一种天然类胡萝卜素,它在预防人类某些癌症和其他疾病发生方面起着重要的作用。本文对国内外番茄红素的分析测定方法进行了综述。