Diet plays a key role to maintaining healthy life. Many natural products present in our diet,
such as flavonoids, can prevent the progression of cancer. Quercetin, a distinctive bioactive …

Sirtuins are class III histone deacetylases, whose enzymatic activity is dependent on NAD+
as a cofactor. Sirtuins are reported to modulate numerous activities by controlling gene …

Abstract Thymol (2-isopropyl-5-methylphenol) is the main monoterpene phenol occurring in
essential oils isolated from plants belonging to the Lamiaceae family (Thymus, Ocimum …

Great interest is currently centered on the biologic activities of quercetin a polyphenol
belonging to the class of flavonoids, natural products well known for their beneficial effects …

Inflammation is an important process of human healing response, wherein the tissues
respond to injuries induced by many agents including pathogens. It is characterized by pain …

Abstract According to the World Health Organization, two billion people will be aged 60
years or older by 2050. Aging is a major risk factor for a number of neurodegenerative …

Obesity is one of the most serious global health problems, which increases the risk of other
different chronic diseases. The crucial role of oxidative stress in the initiation and …

Platelets are small anucleated fragments derived from a megakaryocyte precursor. Platelets
play a key role in many physiological functions especially in hemostasis and wound healing …

Nowadays, diet and specific dietary supplements are seen as potential adjuvants to prevent
different chronic diseases, including cancer, or to ameliorate pharmacological therapies …

In recent years, natural edible products have been found to be important therapeutic agents
for the treatment of chronic human diseases including cancer, cardiovascular disease, and …