Background A great number of plants have been studied in recent times in order to identify
and isolate new components with nutraceutical properties. In addition, there is a growing …

Proanthocyanidins (PA) are polyphenol compounds that are widely distributed in the bark,
fruit core, skin, or seeds of various plants. Anthocyanidins are water‐soluble natural …

Chemoprevention entails the use of synthetic agents or naturally occurring dietary
phytochemicals to prevent cancer development and progression. One promising …

The traditional method of gas chromatography-mass spectrometry for monosaccharide
component analysis with pretreatment of acetylation is described with slight modifications …

Abstract Background Pinus massoniana Lamb. is an important afforestation tree species
with high economic, ecological and medicinal values. Aluminum (Al) toxicity driven by soil …

Sitka spruce (Picea sitchensis) needles contain a variety of bioactive compounds including
phenolic compounds and flavonoids, many of which have been used in the cosmetic …

Proanthocyanidins are among the most abundant constituents in pine bark extracts (PBEs).
This review summarizes medical research on PBEs from Pinus pinaster, Pinus radiata …

Objectives High blood pressure (BP) is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease and
prevalence rates continue to rise with ageing populations. Polypharmacy remains a burden …

Introduction: Cervical cancer, the second most common gynecological malignant tumor
seriously harmful to the health of women, remains a leading cause of cancer-related death …

Proanthocyanidins (PAs) are a group of polyphenols enriched in plant and human food. In
recent decades, epidemiological studies have upheld the direct relationship between PA …