Role of Polyphenols and Other Phytochemicals on Molecular Signaling
Joint Authors
Upadhyay, Swapna
Dixit, Madhulika
Source
Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity
Issue
Vol. 2015, Issue 2015 (31 Dec. 2015), pp.1-15, 15 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2015-06-09
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
15
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Optimized nutrition through supplementation of diet with plant derived phytochemicals has attracted significant attention to prevent the onset of many chronic diseases including cardiovascular impairments, cancer, and metabolic disorder.
These phytonutrients alone or in combination with others are believed to impart beneficial effects and play pivotal role in metabolic abnormalities such as dyslipidemia, insulin resistance, hypertension, glucose intolerance, systemic inflammation, and oxidative stress.
Epidemiological and preclinical studies demonstrated that fruits, vegetables, and beverages rich in carotenoids, isoflavones, phytoestrogens, and phytosterols delay the onset of atherosclerosis or act as a chemoprotective agent by interacting with the underlying pathomechanisms.
Phytochemicals exert their beneficial effects either by reducing the circulating levels of cholesterol or by inhibiting lipid oxidation, while others exhibit anti-inflammatory and antiplatelet activities.
Additionally, they reduce neointimal thickening by inhibiting proliferation of smooth muscle cells and also improve endothelium dependent vasorelaxation by modulating bioavailability of nitric-oxide and voltage-gated ion channels.
However, detailed and profound knowledge on specific molecular targets of each phytochemical is very important to ensure safe use of these active compounds as a therapeutic agent.
Thus, this paper reviews the active antioxidative, antiproliferative, anti-inflammatory, or antiangiogenesis role of various phytochemicals for prevention of chronic diseases.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Upadhyay, Swapna& Dixit, Madhulika. 2015. Role of Polyphenols and Other Phytochemicals on Molecular Signaling. Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity،Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-15.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1075678
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Upadhyay, Swapna& Dixit, Madhulika. Role of Polyphenols and Other Phytochemicals on Molecular Signaling. Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity No. 2015 (2015), pp.1-15.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1075678
American Medical Association (AMA)
Upadhyay, Swapna& Dixit, Madhulika. Role of Polyphenols and Other Phytochemicals on Molecular Signaling. Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity. 2015. Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-15.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1075678
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1075678