Phenolic Acids : Composition, Applications and Health Benefits.

Intro -- PHENOLIC ACIDS -- PHENOLIC ACIDS -- Contents -- Preface -- Fruits and Vegetables: A Rich Source of Phenolic Acids -- Abstract -- Phenolic Acids in Plant Foods -- Dietary Intake of Phenolic Acids -- Metabolism and Intestinal Absorption -- Antioxidant Capacity of Phenolic Acids -- Conclusion -- References -- Phenolic Compounds in Staple Plants -- Abstract -- Introduction to Phenolic Compounds in Plants -- Staple Plants -- Phenolic Compounds in Staple Plants -- Rice (Oryza Sativa L.) -- Wheat (Triticum Aestivum L.) -- Maize (Zea Mays L.) -- Barley (Hordeum Vulgare) -- Rye (Secale Cereale L.) -- Other Staple Plants -- Benefits of Phenolic Acids -- Conclusion -- References -- Phenolic Acids in Plant Cell Walls: Composition and Industrial Applications -- Abstract -- Introduction -- The Cell Wall -- Association of Phenolics Acids with Cell Wall Polysaccharides -- Feruloylation of Wall Polysaccharides -- Cross-Linking between Hydroxycinnamate Polysaccharides -- Hydroxycinnamate Dimers -- Hydroxycinnamate Oligomers -- Formation of Cross-Links Between Polysaccharides -- Role of Peroxidases -- Hydroxycinnamates and Lignins -- Lignin Cross-Linking to Polysaccharides -- Role of Ferulate in Lignification -- Presence of p-Coumarates on Lignins -- Phenol Occurrence -- Phenylpropanoid Biosynthesis -- From Phenylalanine to Monolignols: Enzymes Involved -- PAL -- Hydroxylation -- Activation -- CAD and CALDH/SALDH -- CCR -- Methyl Transferases -- Compartmentalization -- Transport -- Transcription Factors -- Cell Wall Integration -- Cell Wall Phenols and Biomass Recalcitrance -- Dietary Implications -- Conclusions -- References -- p-coumaric Acid Production from Lignocelluloses -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Preparation of p-coumaric Acid from Lignocelluloses -- Conclusion -- References.

Antioxidant Activity of Phenolic Acids: Correlation with Chemical Structure and in vitro Assays for Their Analytical Determination -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Influence of the Chemical Structure on Antioxidant Features of Phenolic Acids and Derivatives -- Measurement of the Antioxidant Activity -- Direct Measurement of Antioxidant Activity -- Determination of Antioxidant Concentrations -- Determination of Total Antioxidant Activity -- Scavenging Capacity Assays against Biological Oxidants -- Hydroxyl Radical (HO) Scavenging Activity -- Peroxyl Radical (ROO) Scavenging Activity -- Hydrogen Peroxide (H2O2) Scavenging Activity -- Superoxide Radical Anion (O2−) Scavenging Activity -- Singlet Oxygen (1O2) Scavenging Activity -- Hypochlorous Acid (HOCl) Scavenging Activity -- Nitric Oxide Radical (NO) Scavenging Activity -- Peroxynitrite (ONOO−) Scavenging Activity -- Scavenging Capacity Assays against Non-Biological Oxidants -- Determination of the Disposable Phenolic Groups -- Scavenging Activity on 2,2'-Diphenyl-1-Picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) Radicals -- Scavenging Activity on 2,2′-Azinobis-(3-Ethylbenzothiazoline-6-Sulphonate) (ABTS+) Radical Cation -- Ferric Reducing Antioxidant Power (FRAP Assay) -- Indirect Measurement of Antioxidant Activity -- Lipid Peroxidation -- DNA Damage -- Protein Peroxidation -- Measurement of Free Radical Concentration -- References -- Phenolic Acid Composition in Food Systems: Sample Preparation and Analytical Aspects -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Sample Preparation -- Sample Pre-Treatment Procedures -- Extraction and Clean-up Methods -- Ultrasound-Assisted Extraction -- Microwave-Assisted Extraction -- Pressurized Liquid Extraction -- Supercritical Fluid Extraction -- Solid Phase Extraction -- Matrix Solid-Phase Dispersion -- Separation, Identification and Quantification of Phenolic Acids.

Thin-Layer Chromatography -- Capillary Electrophoresis and Capillary Electrochromatographic Methods -- Gas Chromatography -- High-Performance Liquid Chromatography -- Supercritical Fluid Chromatography -- Detectors -- Recent Trends in Sample Preparation and Detection Systems -- Conclusions -- Acknowledgments -- References -- Phenolic Acids as Additives in the Food Industry -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Occurrence -- Physicochemical Properties -- Antioxidant Power -- Antimicrobial Properties -- Food Applications -- Conclusion -- References -- Phenolic Acids from Microbial Metabolism of Dietary Flavan-3-ols -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Sources of Flavan-3-ols -- Bioavailability -- Flavan-3-ols: Absorption and Metabolism -- Microbial Catabolism: From Flavan-3-ols to Phenolic Acids -- Principal Phenolic Acids Found in Plasma and Urine -- Human Studies -- Animal Studies -- Intestinal Microbiota Involved in the Metabolism of Flavan-3-ols -- Bioactivity of Phenolic Acids -- Effects of Phenolic Acids on Gut Microbiota -- Anti-Inflammatory Activity -- Effects of Phenolic Acids on Anti-Thrombotic Activity -- Anti-Proliferative Activity, Cytotoxicity and Inhibition of Specific Enzymes -- Other Effects -- Conclusions -- Acknowledgments -- References -- The Potential Role of Phenolic Acids in Tea and Herbal Teas in Modulating Effects of Obesity and Diabetes -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Obesity -- Diabetes -- Link between Insulin Resistance, Obesity and T2D -- Plant Extracts as Alternative Therapeutic Agents -- Tea and Herbal Teas -- Consumption, Production and Processing -- Black and Green Teas (Camellia sinensis L., Family Theaceae) -- Yerba Mate (Ilex paraguariensis St. Hill, Family Aquifoliaceae) -- German Chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla L., Family Astereaceae) -- Rooibos (Aspalathus linearis (Brum.F) Dahlg., Family Fabaceae).

Bush Tea (Athrixia phylicoides DC., Family Asteraceae) -- Sources of Phenolic Acids -- Camellia sinensis L. -- Ilex paraguariensis St. Hill -- Matricaria chamomilla L. -- Aspalathus linearis (Brum.F) Dahlg -- Athrixia phylicoides DC. -- Potential in the Prevention of Obesity and Diabetes -- Camellia sinensis L. -- Ilex paraguariensis St. Hill -- Matricaria chamomilla L. -- Aspalathus linearis (Brum.F) Dahlg. -- Athrixia phylicoides DC. -- Bioavailability of Phenolic Acids -- Gallic Acid -- Ferulic Acid -- Chlorogenic Acid -- Anti-Obesity and Anti-Diabetic Effects and Mechanism of Action -- General -- Gallic Acid -- Ferulic Acid -- Chlorogenic Acid -- Conclusion -- Acknowledgment -- References -- Salicylates and Cancer -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Aspirin: A Multifunctional Drug -- Mechanisms of Aspirin and Salicylate Action -- Salicylate Action in Plants -- Are Salicylates Nutriceuticals? -- Aspirin are We at a "Put-it-in-the- Water Moment"? -- References -- Index.

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