Overview

Advances in the flavonoid field have been nothing short of spectacular over the last 20 years. While the medical field has noticed flavonoids for their potential antioxidant, anticancer and cardioprotectant characteristics, growers and processors in plant sciences have utilized flavonoid biosynthesis and the genetic manipulation of the flavonoid pathway in plants to improve the nutritional and ornamental value of crops. Flavonoids: Chemistry, Biochemistry and Applications covers each class of flavonoid and presents the historic advances made in flavonoid research since the 1994 publication of an earlier text, Flavonoids Advances in Research Since 1986. This book details the analytical techniques scientists have used to achieve an improved understanding of flavonoid structures and functions as well as advances in the genetic manipulation of the flavonoid pathway, and the discovery of many new flavonoids. It indicates which techniques are best suited for the isolation and structure determination of flavonoids and whether the structures are novel. While explaining how to evaluate the flavonoid content in food and beverages, the book reveals the biotechnological advances that have allowed nutritionists and plant physiologists to assess the possible effects of flavonoids. As interest regarding the impact and health benefits of flavonoids continues to grow, Flavonoids: Chemistry, Biochemistry and Applications reflects the continuing commitment of flavonoid researchers to the improvement of human health and provides the most comprehensive, up-to-date source of information for all known flavonoids.

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Author:   Oyvind M. Andersen (University of Bergen, Norway) ,  Kenneth R. Markham ,  Maurice Jay (University Claude Bernard, Villeurbanne, France) ,  Kenneth R. Markham
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Inc
Imprint:   CRC Press Inc
Dimensions:   Width: 17.80cm , Height: 6.80cm , Length: 25.40cm
Weight:   2.480kg
ISBN:  

9780849320217

ISBN 10:   0849320216
Pages:   1252
Publication Date:   09 December 2005
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Preface. The Anthocyanins. Flavans and Proanthocyanidins. C-Glycosylflavonoids. Biflavonoids. Isoflavonoids. Flavones and Flavonols. The Minor Flavonoids. Genetics of Flavonoids. Flavonoid Distribution and Its Application to Plant Evolutionary Problems. Analysis of Flavonoids. Synthesis of Flavonoids. Flavonoids in Wine. Flavonoids in Food. The Impact of Flavonoids on Human Health. Flavonoid-protein interactions.

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Since 1994, remarkable progress has been made in our understanding of flavonoid biosynthesis. DNA sequences are now available for most of the enzymes required to form the common flavonoid types. Biotechnology of the flavonoid pathway was in its infancy at the start of the 1990s, but is currently being widely applied to develop improved cultivars of ornamental, pasture, and food crops. As knowledge of flavonoids and human health progresses, one may anticipate that gene technology will be increasingly applied to improve the health characteristics of crop plants. - Prof. Xyvind M. Andersen

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Oyvind M. Andersen, Kenneth R. Markham

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