Polyphenols constitute an important group of natural products that are traditionally
associated with a wide range of bioactivities. These are usually found in low concentrations …

There is much epidemiological evidence that a diet rich in fruits and vegetables could lower
the risk of certain cancers. The effect has been attributed, in part, to natural polyphenols …

Owing to their antimicrobial, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory activity, grapes (Vitis vinifera
L.) are the archetypal paradigms of fruits used not only for nutritional purposes, but also for …

Resveratrol is a naturally occurring stilbene endowed with multiple health-promoting effects.
It is produced by certain plants including several dietary sources such as grapes, apples …

Polyphenols are potent micronutrients that can be found in large quantities in various food
sources and spices. These compounds, also known as phenolics due to their phenolic …

Natural stilbenes are an important group of nonflavonoid phytochemicals of polyphenolic
structure characterized by the presence of a 1, 2-diphenylethylene nucleus. Stilbenes have …

Natural polyphenols are organic chemicals which contain phenol units in their structures
and possess antitumor properties. However, a key problem is their short half-life and low …

Cancer therapy through anticancer drugs and radiotherapy is associated with several side
effects as well as tumor resistance to therapy. The genotoxic effects of chemotherapy and …

Gastrointestinal (GI) cancers with a high incidence rate and adverse complications are
related to severe morbidity and mortality around the world. MicroRNAs (miRs) are potential …

The influence of diet and environment on human health has been known since ages. Plant-
derived natural bioactive compounds (phytochemicals) have acquired an important role in …