Polyphenols are the second most abundant class of substances in nature, and include tannins and flavonoids, many of which have extremely important antioxidant properties which have now been shown to have a key role in the prevention of cancer in humans.
This important book covers polyphenol chemistry, biosynthesis and genetic manipulation, ecology and plant physiology, food and nutritional aspects and the effects of polyphenols on health. Included within the contents are cutting edge chapters on biotic and abiotic stress in plants, safety and toxicity in foods, functionality and nutraceutical benefits in nutrition, and aspects of pharmaceutical and cosmetic discovery and development.
Sponsored by Groupe Polyphenols, this landmark book has been edited by Professor Fouad Daayf and Professor Vincenzo Lattanzio, who have drawn together an impressive list of internationally respected contributing authors, each providing a comprehensive review of the current situation regarding each important subject covered.
Recent Advances in Polyphenol Research is an important publication which will be of great use to chemists, biochemists, plant scientists, pharmacognosists and pharmacologists, food scientists and nutritionists. Libraries in all universities and research establishments where these subjects are studied and taught should have copies of this book on their shelves.
Content:
Chapter 1 Plant Phenolics β Secondary Metabolites with Diverse Functions (pages 1β35): Vincenzo Lattanzio, Paul A. Kroon, Stephane Quideau and Dieter Treutter
Chapter 2 Lignification: are Lignins Biosynthesized via simple Combinatorial Chemistry or via Proteinaceous Control and Template Replication? (pages 36β66): John Ralph, Gosta Brunow, Philip J. Harris, Richard A. Dixon, Paul F. Schatz and Wout Boerjan
Chapter 3 FlavonoidβProtein Binding Processes and their Potential Impact on Human Health (pages 67β87): Olivier Dangles and Claire Dufour
Chapter 4 Methods for Synthesizing the Cocoa?Derived Oligomeric Epi?Catechins β Observations on the Anticancer Activity of the Cocoa Polyphenols (pages 88β112): Alan P. Kozikowski and Werner Tuckmantel
Chapter 5 Gene Discovery and Metabolic Engineering in the Phenylpropanoid Pathway (pages 113β138): Luzia V. Modolo, Yongzhen Pang, Li Tian and Richard A. Dixon
Chapter 6 Recent Advances in the Molecular Biology and Metabolic Engineering of Flavonoid Biosynthesis in Ornamental Plants (pages 139β166): Kevin M. Davies, Huaibi Zhang and Kathy E. Schwinn
Chapter 7 Recent Advances in the Field of Anthocyanins β Main Focus on Structures (pages 167β201): Oyvind M. Andersen
Chapter 8 Salicylic Acid and Induced Plant Defenses (pages 202β210): Jean?Pierre Metraux, Elisabeth Lamodiere, Jeremy Catinot, Olivier Lamotte and Christophe Garcion
Chapter 9 Phenols and the Onset and Expression of Plant Disease Resistance (pages 211β227): Ray Hammerschmidt and Samantha I. Hollosy
Chapter 10 Bioactivity, Absorption, and Metabolism of Anthocyanins (pages 228β262): Giuseppe (Joe) Mazza and Colin D. Kay
Chapter 11 Bioavailability, Metabolism, and Bioactivity of Food Ellagic Acid and Related Polyphenols (pages 263β277): Francisco A. Tomas?Barberan, Maria Teresa Garcia?Conesa, Mar Larrosa, Begona Cerda, Rocio Gonzalez?Barrio, Maria Jose Bermudez?Soto, Antonio Gonzalez?Sarrias and Juan Carlos Espin
Chapter 12 Multiplicity of Phenolic Oxidation Products in Apple Juices and Ciders, from Synthetic Medium to Commercial Products (pages 278β292): Sylvain Guyot, Stephane Bernillon, Pascal Poupard and Catherine M. G. C. Renard
Chapter 13 Phytoestrogens in Drug Discovery for Controlling Steroid Biosynthesis (pages 293β316): Sampo Karkola, Annamaria Lilienkampf and Kristiina Wahala
Chapter 14 Recent Advances in the Chemical Synthesis and Biological Activity of Phenolic Metabolites (pages 317β358): Denis Barron
Chapter 15 Polyphenols and Gene Expression (pages 359β377): Uwe Wenzel and Hannelore Daniel