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The structural integrity, elasticity, and fluidity of lipid membranes are critical for cellular activities such as communication between cells, exocytosis, and endocytosis. Unsaturated lipids, the main components of biological membranes, are particularly
Anja Sadžak +9 more
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Natural flavonols: actions, mechanisms, and potential therapeutic utility for various diseases [PDF]
Flavonols are phytoconstituents of biological and medicinal importance. In addition to functioning as antioxidants, flavonols may play a role in antagonizing diabetes, cancer, cardiovascular disease, and viral and bacterial diseases. Quercetin, myricetin,
Aar Rafi Mahmud +9 more
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The Impact of Flavonols on Cardiovascular Risk [PDF]
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of deaths globally. The main target for prevention of cardiovascular (CV) risk are lifestyle changes, including particular dietary recommendations, involving high intake of fruits and vegetables ...
Joanna Popiołek-Kalisz, Emilia Fornal
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CsMYB60 directly and indirectly activates structural genes to promote the biosynthesis of flavonols and proanthocyanidins in cucumber [PDF]
Flavonols and proanthocyanidins (PAs) are the main pigments in the black spines of cucumber ( Cucumis sativus ) fruit, and CsMYB60 is a key regulator of the biosynthesis of flavonols and PAs.
Jialin Li +5 more
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Flavonols and Flavones as Potential anti-Inflammatory, Antioxidant, and Antibacterial Compounds
Plant preparations have been used to treat various diseases and discussed for centuries. Research has advanced to discover and identify the plant components with beneficial effects and reveal their underlying mechanisms.
M. S. S. Chagas +5 more
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Flavonoids are specialized metabolites largely widespread in plants where they play numerous roles including defense and signaling under stress conditions.
Justine Laoué, C. Fernandez, E. Ormeño
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Flavonols in Action: Targeting Oxidative Stress and Neuroinflammation in Major Depressive Disorder
Major depressive disorder is one of the most common mental illnesses that highly impairs quality of life. Pharmacological interventions are mainly focused on altered monoamine neurotransmission, which is considered the primary event underlying the ...
Maja Jazvinšćak Jembrek +3 more
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Biotechnological Applications and Health-Promoting Properties of Flavonols: An Updated View
Flavonols are a subclass of natural flavonoids characterized by a remarkable number of biotechnological applications and health-promoting properties. They attract researchers’ attention due to many epidemiological studies supporting their usage. They are
T. Gervasi +8 more
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Natural compounds have always represented valuable allies in the battle against several illnesses, particularly cancer. In this field, flavonoids are known to modulate a wide panel of mechanisms involved in tumorigenesis, thus rendering them worthy ...
M. R. Felice +4 more
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Under high light conditions or UV radiation, tea plant leaves produce more flavonols, which contribute to the bitter taste of tea; however, neither the flavonol biosynthesis pathways nor the regulation of their production are well understood ...
Xuecheng Zhao +5 more
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