Overview

During the last 10-20 years, interest in the health-promoting activity of chemicals in fruits and vegetables has increased dramatically. This book will focus on the recent research dealing with the bioactive agents in citrus. The book will cover a wide range of topics including isolation, purification, biological activities in animal and cell models, nutritional significance, and clinical trials. The chapters will mainly focus on citrus flavonoids, limonoids, and polysaccharides with emphasis on the ability of these naturally occurring chemicals to inhibit the development of cancer, heart disease, and obesity. In addition, several chapters will look at mechanism of action including antioxidant activity and effects on phase I and phase II enzymes. While there are multiple positive benefits linking citrus consumption to human health, lack of an understanding of the myths and realities of grapefruit-drug interactions have left some consumers taking certain medications in an ambiguous situation. Several chapters will concentrate on this subject and the role of furocoumarins in inhibiting the activity of drug metabolizing enzymes. The book will differ from the symposium in several key ways. One, it will contain several chapters from authors not presenting at the symposium. Two, with a three session symposium it is highly unlikely that most people will be able to attend all of the sessions. The book will contain all of the basic information presented at the symposium. Three, the book will give the authors a chance to cover details that cannot be considered during a short presentation at a meeting.

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Author:   Bhimanagouda S. Patil (Associate Professor of Horticulture, Associate Professor of Horticulture, Texas A&M University) ,  Nancy D. Turner (Associate Professor of Food Science, Associate Professor of Food Science, Texas A&M University) ,  Ed Miller (Professor of Biomedical Science, Professor of Biomedical Science, Baylor College of Dentistry) ,  Jennifer Brodbelt (Professor, Professor, University of Texas)
Publisher:   Oxford University Press Inc
Imprint:   Oxford University Press Inc
Volume:   No. 936
Dimensions:   Width: 16.00cm , Height: 2.10cm , Length: 23.70cm
Weight:   0.522kg
ISBN:  

9780841239579

ISBN 10:   0841239576
Pages:   296
Publication Date:   10 August 2006
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   No Longer Our Product
Availability:   Out of stock  
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Table of Contents

1. Citrus Health Benefits: An Overview ; ISOLATION AND CHARACTERIZATION OF CITRUS BIOACTIVE COMPOUNDS ; 2. Citrus Bioactive Limonoid and Flavonoid Extraction by Supercritical Fluid. ; 3. Rapid Methods for the Separation of Bioactive Compounds from Citrus. G. K. Jayaprakasha, J. S. Brodbelt, N. G. Bhat, B. S. Patil. ; 4. Characterization of Citrus Phytochemicals by Tandem Mass Spectrometry ; 5. Powerful Analytical Tools for Citrus Characterization ; BIOAVAILABILITY AND TOXICITY OF LIMONOIDS ; 6. Long Term Screening Study on the Potential Toxicity of Limonoids ; 7. Bioavailability of Citrus Limonoids in Humans ; Health Properties of Bioactive Compounds in Citrus ; 8. Grapefruit and its Isolated Bioactive Compounds Act as Colon Cancer Chemoprotectants in Rats ; 9. Citrus Nobiletin Inhibits Azoxymethane-induced Rat colon Carcinogenesis ; 10. Citrus Limonoids and Flavonoids: Enhancement of Phase II Enzymes and their Potential in Chemoprevention ; 11. Molecular Regulation of Antiapoptotic and Antinecrotic Pathways by Citrus Bioflavonoids ; 12. Antioxidant and Lipid Oxidation Effects of Citrus Flavonoid Consumption ; 13. Citrus sp.: A Source of Flavonoids of Pharmaceutical Interest ; 14. Hypolipidemic Effects and Absorption of Citrus Polymethoxylated Flavones in Hypercholesterolemic Hamsters ; 15. Modified Citrus Pectin in the Treatment of Cancer ; 16. Effects of Grapefruit and Grapefruit Products on Weight and Metabolic Syndrome ; 17. Health Benefits of Citrus Polysaccharides ; Interaction with Medications and Related Enzymes ; 18. Whither Grapefruit Drug Interaction? B. R. Girennavar, G. K. Jayaprakasha, J. S. Brodbelt, N. G. Bhat, B. S. Patil ; 19. INHIBITORY EFFECT OF GRAPEFRUIT JICE ON CYP1A2 ACTIVITY ; Consumer Trends ; 20. Consumer Trends on Citrus and Other Food Components: From Food Biotechnology to Personalized Nutrition

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