Essays about: "Quercetin"

Found 5 essays containing the word Quercetin.

  1. 1. Urtica dioica, a weed with many possibilities

    University essay from SLU/Department of Molecular Sciences

    Author : Johanna Ankarcrona; [2019]
    Keywords : Urtica dioica; quercetin; 5-O-caffeoylquinic acid; β-sitosterol; nitrate; phenolic compounds;

    Abstract : The aim of this study was to investigate the nutritional value of Urtica dioica and suggest the application of U. dioica as part of a healthy diet. U. dioica, or commonly known as stinging nettle, is a perennial plant growing almost all over the world. READ MORE

  3. 2. Phenolic compounds in Fagopyrum sp. grains (buckwheat) : profile, bioactivity and effect of processing

    University essay from SLU/Department of Molecular Sciences

    Author : Agnes Wahlsten; [2019]
    Keywords : Buckwheat; Fagopyrum esculentum; Fagopyrum tartari- cum; rutin; quercetin; total phenolic content; gluten-free; functional foods; antioxidants;

    Abstract : This study aimed to investigate the health benefits related to chemical com-pounds found in buckwheat cultivars. Factors influencing the presence of bioactive compounds with assumed health effects were examined. Two spe-cies of buckwheat, Fagopyrum esculentum (common buckwheat) and Fag-opyrum Tartaricum (tartary buckwheat) were evaluated. READ MORE

  4. 3. Effect of dietary flavonoids on hepatic CYP2E1 and 3A4 activity : implication for food-drug interactions

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Food Science

    Author : Johanna Östlund; [2017]
    Keywords : cytochrome P450; CYP2E1; CYP3A4; flavonoids; quercetin; myricetin; isorhamnetin; food-drug interactions;

    Abstract : Flavonoids are a group of phytochemicals ubiquitously present in vegetables, fruits, berries and herbs. It is suggested that they contribute to protection against several lifestyle diseases including cancer. READ MORE

  5. 4. In vitro inhibition of CYP1A and CYP3A by phenolic compounds from bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus), in male and female porcine liver microsomes

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Food Science

    Author : Felicia Woll; [2015]
    Keywords : Cytokrom P450; CYP1A; CYP3A; blåbär Vaccinium myrtillus ; läkemedelsinteraktioner; Myricetin; Isorhamnetin; Quercetin;

    Abstract : Bilberry fruit (Vaccinium myrtillus) is a rich source of bioactive compounds, including flavonols and phenolic acids. At least some of these compounds were shown to be metabo-lized in the liver by cytochrome P450 (CYP450) enzyme system, which is also important in the metabolism of pharmaceuticals. READ MORE

  6. 5. Development of WEPO - Water Extraction and Particle formation On-line

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Kemiska institutionen

    Author : Jenny Andersson; [2012]
    Keywords : Analytisk kemi; Chemistry;

    Abstract : There are many valuable substances present in nature such as antioxidants. The conventional method for extracting the antioxidants employs organic solvents. Subcritical Water Extraction (SWE) is a sustainable method for extraction of high valuable compounds. READ MORE