Essays about: "quercetin"
Found 5 essays containing the word quercetin.
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1. Urtica dioica, a weed with many possibilities
University essay from SLU/Department of Molecular SciencesAbstract : 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
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2. Phenolic compounds in Fagopyrum sp. grains (buckwheat) : profile, bioactivity and effect of processing
University essay from SLU/Department of Molecular SciencesAbstract : 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
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3. 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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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
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5. Development of WEPO - Water Extraction and Particle formation On-line
University essay from Lunds universitet/Kemiska institutionenAbstract : 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