Essays about: "flavonoid"
Found 4 essays containing the word flavonoid.
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1. Characterization of geographical variation in antioxidative active Eucalyptus camaldulensis extracts : for future use as biopesticides in Burkina Faso
University essay from Lunds universitet/Tillämpad biokemi; Lunds universitet/BeräkningskemiAbstract : The current use of pesticides in Burkina Faso has been described as problematic. An alternative to synthetically produced pesticides is products based on naturally occurring substances, e.g. from plants, so-called biopesticides. READ MORE
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2. Effect of dietary flavonoids on hepatic CYP2E1 and 3A4 activity : implication for food-drug interactions
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Food ScienceAbstract : 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
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3. How nutritional aspects can affect immune mediated inflammatory diseases
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Food ScienceAbstract : Low- grade inflammation is a state where the immune system is chronically active and it is a major cause of various diseases such as type 1 diabetes, schizophrenia, different cardiovascular diseases and cancers. The diet, what we eat and the load of it plays an important role in the prevalence of those disease. READ MORE
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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 ScienceAbstract : 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