Recent Advances in Polyphenol Research, Volume 1

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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 – Secondary Metabolites with Diverse Functions (pages 1–35): Vincenzo Lattanzio, Paul A. Kroon, Stephane Quideau and Dieter TreutterChapter 2 Lignification: are Lignins Biosynthesized via simple Combinatorial Chemistry or via Proteinaceous Control and Template Replication? (pages 36–66): John Ralph, Gosta Brunow, Philip J. Harris, Richard A. Dixon, Paul F. Schatz and Wout BoerjanChapter 3 Flavonoid–Protein Binding Processes and their Potential Impact on Human Health (pages 67–87): Olivier Dangles and Claire DufourChapter 4 Methods for Synthesizing the Cocoa?Derived Oligomeric Epi?Catechins – Observations on the Anticancer Activity of the Cocoa Polyphenols (pages 88–112): Alan P. Kozikowski and Werner TuckmantelChapter 5 Gene Discovery and Metabolic Engineering in the Phenylpropanoid Pathway (pages 113–138): Luzia V. Modolo, Yongzhen Pang, Li Tian and Richard A. DixonChapter 6 Recent Advances in the Molecular Biology and Metabolic Engineering of Flavonoid Biosynthesis in Ornamental Plants (pages 139–166): Kevin M. Davies, Huaibi Zhang and Kathy E. SchwinnChapter 7 Recent Advances in the Field of Anthocyanins – Main Focus on Structures (pages 167–201): Oyvind M. AndersenChapter 8 Salicylic Acid and Induced Plant Defenses (pages 202–210): Jean?Pierre Metraux, Elisabeth Lamodiere, Jeremy Catinot, Olivier Lamotte and Christophe GarcionChapter 9 Phenols and the Onset and Expression of Plant Disease Resistance (pages 211–227): Ray Hammerschmidt and Samantha I. HollosyChapter 10 Bioactivity, Absorption, and Metabolism of Anthocyanins (pages 228–262): Giuseppe (Joe) Mazza and Colin D. KayChapter 11 Bioavailability, Metabolism, and Bioactivity of Food Ellagic Acid and Related Polyphenols (pages 263–277): 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 EspinChapter 12 Multiplicity of Phenolic Oxidation Products in Apple Juices and Ciders, from Synthetic Medium to Commercial Products (pages 278–292): Sylvain Guyot, Stephane Bernillon, Pascal Poupard and Catherine M. G. C. RenardChapter 13 Phytoestrogens in Drug Discovery for Controlling Steroid Biosynthesis (pages 293–316): Sampo Karkola, Annamaria Lilienkampf and Kristiina WahalaChapter 14 Recent Advances in the Chemical Synthesis and Biological Activity of Phenolic Metabolites (pages 317–358): Denis BarronChapter 15 Polyphenols and Gene Expression (pages 359–377): Uwe Wenzel and Hannelore Daniel