Essays about: "flavonoid"

Found 4 essays containing the word flavonoid.

  1. 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/Beräkningskemi

    Author : Ebba Rosendal; [2018]
    Keywords : Pure and applied biochemistry; biopesticides; eucalyptus camaldulensis; Burkina Faso; Biology and Life Sciences; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : 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

  3. 2. 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

  4. 3. How nutritional aspects can affect immune mediated inflammatory diseases

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Food Science

    Author : Sohail Ehsanzamir; [2016]
    Keywords : chronic; inflammation; omega- 6; trans fatty acids; gluten; obesity; casein; biomarker; dairy; flavonoid; fruits; vegetables; carbohydrates;

    Abstract : 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

  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