Phytochemicals and human health : pharmacological and molecular aspects / Akhlaq A. Farooqui and Tahira Farooqui, editors.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Farooqui, Akhlaq A.

Farooqui, Tahira.

Series:

Food Science and Technology

Food science and technology

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Phytochemicals--Therapeutic use.

Phytochemicals.

Phytochemicals--Molecular aspects.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (556 p.)

Place of Publication:

Hauppauge, NY : Nova Science Publishers, c2011.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Phytochemicals are health-protecting compounds of plant origin. They provide flavor and color to edible fruits, plants, herbs and beverages. Health protecting effects of phytochemicals are due to anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antiviral, antibacterial, anticarcinogenic, and cellular repair properties. There has been considerable interest in defining biological activities of phytochemicals at the molecular level. The effects of phytochemicals can be conducive, additive, synergistic, and antagonistic. Through these properties, phytochemicals modulate cellular differentiation, proliferation, oxidative stress, inflammation and apoptosis. This book presents an integrated view on molecular mechanisms of beneficial effects of phytochemicals action in acute and chronic humans.

Contents:

""Dedication""; ""Contents""; ""Foreword""; ""Preface""; ""Chapter I Phenolic Antioxidants of Natural Origin - Structure Activity Relationship and their Beneficial Effects on Human Health""; ""Chapter II Flavonoids and Brain Health""; ""Chapter III Anti-Inflammatory Potential of Flavonoids""; ""Chapter IV Chemoprevention with Phytochemicals Targeting Inflammation-Associated Enzymes""; ""Chapter V Dietary Polyphenols Exert Neuroprotective Effects by Attenuating Neuronal and Astrocytic Damage in Cerebral Ischemia""

""Chapter VI Holistic Approach Versus Scientific Evidence, what Do We Know about Anti-Aging Herbal Medicine in Aging- Associated Neurodegenerative Diseases?""""Chapter VII Beneficial Effect of Neem on Human Health""; ""Chapter VIII Beneficial Effects of Propolis on Human Health: Pharmacological and Molecular Aspects""; ""Chapter IX Health Effects, Antioxidant Activity, and Sensory Properties of Virgin Olive Oil""; ""Chapter X Beneficial Effects of Mulberry on Human Health""; ""Chapter XI Benefits of Grape Chemicals on Human Health""

""Chapter XII Beneficial Effects of Indian Herbs for the Treatment of Diabetes""""Chapter XIII Indian Medicinal Plant Curcuma LongaLinn in Animal Model of Cerebral Stroke""; ""Chapter XIV Beneficial Effects of Curcumin and DHA on Human Health: Relevance to Chronic Diseases of Aging""; ""Chapter XV Potential Benefits of Curcumin in Acute and Chronic Lung Diseases""; ""Chapter XVI Garlic and its Health Claims: Molecular Aspects""; ""Chapter XVII Garlic and Human Health: An Old Remedy with Modern Applications""

""Chapter XVIII Biological Activity and Mechanism of Action of Plant Polyphenols: Relevance to Human Health and Disease""""Chapter XIX Perspective and Direction for Future Research on Phytochemicals""; ""Acknowledgments""; ""Index""

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographic references and index.

ISBN:

1-61761-641-9