Lignin, a major component of lignocellulose, is the largest source of aromatic building blocks
on the planet and harbors great potential to serve as starting material for the production of …

Beneficial effects of natural plant polyphenols on the human body have been evaluated in a
number of scientific research projects. Bioactive polyphenols are natural compounds of …

Oxidative stress and inflammation triggered by increased oxidative stress are the cause of
many chronic diseases. The lack of anti-inflammatory drugs without side-effects has …

Background Research evidence has established the beneficial effects of diet in cancer
prevention; various epidemiological studies have suggested that olive oil component could …

The overall health beneficial action of olive oil phenolic components is well established.
Recent studies have elucidated the biological effects of two isolated compounds, namely …

The concept of a biorefinery that integrates processes and technologies for biomass
conversion demands efficient utilization of all components. Hydrothermal processing is a …

The current interest in polyphenols has been driven primarily by epidemiological studies.
However, to establish conclusive evidence for the effectiveness of dietary polyphenols in …

The beneficial effects of a Mediterranean diet on human health and, in particular, on
lowering risk of cardiovascular disease, has been mainly attributed to its high content to …

The increasing interest in the Mediterranean diet hinges on its healthy and anti-ageing
properties. The composition of fatty acids, vitamins and polyphenols in olive oil, a key …

Here we present the genome sequence and annotation of the wild olive tree (Olea europaea
var. sylvestris), called oleaster, which is considered an ancestor of cultivated olive trees …