Polyphenols, including flavonoids, phenolic acids, proanthocyanidins and resveratrol, are a
large and heterogeneous group of phytochemicals in plant-based foods, such as tea, coffee …

Insulin-resistance is one of the main factors responsible for the onset and progression of
Metabolic Syndrome (MetS). Among all polyphenols, the effects of flavonoids and their main …

GLUT4, a 12 transmembrane protein, plays a major role in insulin mediated glucose
transport in muscle and adipocytes. For glucose transport, the GLUT4 protein needs to be …

Sažetak Research has focused on the study and design of new products containing
phytochemicals (polyphenolic acids, flavonoids and anthocyanins, among others) that …

Flavonoids are tricyclic polyphenolic compounds naturally occurring in plants. Being
nature's antioxidants flavonoids have been shown to reduce the damages induced by …

Three homoisoflavonoids and one dimethoxychalcone from Portulaca oleracea L. were
isolated using bioassay-guided fractionation and HPLC. Among the compounds 1–4,(E)-5 …

Banana is one of the most nutritious fruits, as it is rich in carbohydrates, proteins, fatty acids,
and minerals. Banana has been used in traditional medicines for managing coughs and …

Kaempferol (KMP) exerts protective effects against both osteoporosis and obesity by
regulating cellular activities, but the underlying molecular mechanisms have not been fully …

Like in many developing countries, in Mexico, the use of medicinal plants is a common
practice. Based on our own field experience, there are at least 800 plants used for treating …

Advanced glycation end products (AGEs) and the receptor for AGEs (RAGE) both play
important roles in diabetic nephropathy (DN). Previous studies have identified glomerular …