Early studies focused on the negative effects on color and flavor of foods, followed by
exploration of the antioxidant properties and the associated health benefits. The growing …

Epidemiological evidence has shown that a high dietary intake of vegetables and fruit rich in
polyphenols is associated with a reduction of cancer incidence and mortality from coronary …

There are numerous studies indicating that a moderate consumption of red wine provides
certain health benefits, such as the protection against neurodegenerative diseases. This …

AIMS: We investigated whether the treatment with anthocyanins prevents the scopolamine-
induced memory deficits and whether ectonucleotidase activities and purine levels are …

Oxidative stress (OS) contributes to the cascade leading to the dysfunction or death of
dopaminergic neurons during Parkinson's disease (PD). A strategy to prevent the OS of …

Anthocyanins are natural polyphenolic compounds widely distributed as pigments in many
fruits and vegetables. In addition to displaying antioxidant properties, these nutraceuticals …

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a fatal neuromuscular disease that affects motor
neurons of the brain and spinal cord. Many studies indicate that mitochondrial oxidative …

We have cloned the gene for carbohydrate oxidase (CHO) from Lactuca sativa in two
species of yeasts (Saccharomyces cerevisiae and Pichia pastoris). The synthetic gene for …