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Understanding the nutraceutical properties of flavonoids in fruits and vegetables: mechanisms of action

Code: 9781801465588
Publication date: 29/08/2022
Extent: 28 pages

Contributions by: A. D. Diwan, S. N. Harke and A. N. Panche, MGM Institute of Biosciences & Technology, Mahatma Gandhi Mission University, India

Chapter synopsis: The chapter first looks at the antioxidant properties of flavonoids and their role in preventing auto-immune diseases. It then looks at the anti-microbial, anti-fungal and anti-viral activity of flavonoids and their role in treatment of diabetes. The chapter goes on to discuss the anti-cancer properties of flavonoids and their anti-neoplastic activity in tumour suppression. It also reviews their role in preventing cardiovascular disease and anti-thrombogenic activity of flavonoids, as well as their meuro-protective, anti-ulcerogenic, anti-inflammatory and hepato-protective activity. Finally, the chapter discusses biotechnological approaches for enhanced production of nutraceuticals in fruits and vegetables.

DOI: 10.19103/AS.2022.0101.21
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Table of contents 1 Introduction 2 Antioxidant properties and role in preventing auto-immune diseases 3 Antimicrobial, antifungal and antiviral activity 4 Role in treatment of diabetes 5 Anticancer properties and anti-neoplastic activity in tumour suppression 6 Role in preventing cardiovascular disease and anti-thrombogenic activity 7 Neuro-protective activity 8 Anti-ulcerogenic, anti-inflammatory and hepato-protective activity 9 Biotechnological approaches for enhanced production of nutraceuticals in fruits and vegetables 10 Conclusion and future trends in research 11 References

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