In this paper, the biosynthesis process of phenolic compounds in plants is summarized,
which include the shikimate, pentose phosphate and phenylpropanoid pathways. Plant …

Highlights•Increased flavonoid consumption imparts antihypertensive benefits.•Luteolin,
Quercetin, Kaempferol, Epicatechin, and Daidzein increase eNOS activity.•Many flavonoids …

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 …

Globe artichoke (Cynara cardunculus L. subsp. scolymus (L.) Hayek,(formerly Cynara
scolymus L.) represents an important component of the Mediterranean diet, and is a rich …

Vascular inflammation plays a significant role in the pathogenesis of atherosclerosis.
Luteolin, a naturally occurring flavonoid present in many medicinal plants and some …

Cynaroside is a flavonoid, isolated from several species belonging to the Apiaceae,
Poaceae, Lamiaceae, Solanaceae, Zingiberaceae, Compositae and other families and it …

Nitric oxide (NO), produced by endothelial nitric oxide synthase (eNOS), is recognised as a
central anti-inflammatory and anti-atherogenic principle in the vasculature. Decreased …

Cynara cardunculus L. with its three botanical varieties are presented as potential food and
drug resources. Its young flower heads are commonly consumed as a principal part of …

Currently, experimental and clinical evidences showed that polyphenols-rich natural
products, like nutraceuticals and food supplements, may offer unique treatment modalities in …

Sažetak Cynara cardunculus L. var. scolymus, known as the artichoke, originated in the
Mediterranean region and is now cultivated in several countries. The artichoke has leaves, a …