Several epidemiological observations have shown an inverse relation between
consumption of plant-based foods, rich in phytochemicals, and incidence of cancer …

There is substantial and promising evidence on the health benefits of consuming broccoli
and other cruciferous vegetables. The most important compound in broccoli, glucoraphanin …

A growing awareness of the mechanisms by which phytochemicals can influence upstream
endogenous cellular defence processes has led to intensified research into their potential …

This review is the introduction to a special issue concerning, glutathione (GSH), the most
abundant low molecular weight thiol compound synthesized in cells. GSH plays critical roles …

Covering: 2000 to 2013 Oxidative stress is the central component of chronic diseases. The
nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2/antioxidant response element (Nrf2/ARE) pathway …

The cap'n'collar (CNC) bZIP transcription factor Nrf2 controls expression of genes for
antioxidant enzymes, metal-binding proteins, drug-metabolising enzymes, drug transporters …

The recognition that food‐derived nonnutrient molecules can modulate gene expression to
influence intracellular molecular mechanisms has seen the emergence of the fields of …

Botanical and nutritional compounds have been used for the treatment of cancer throughout
history. These compounds also may be useful in the prevention of cancer. Population …

Seven parameters of the headspace solid phase micro-extraction (HS-SPME) for extracting
volatile compounds from cabbage were optimized comprehensively for the first time. A total …

Isothiocyanates are found in cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli, Brussels sprouts,
cauliflower, and cabbage. Epidemiologic studies suggest that cruciferous vegetable intake …