The knowledge of the relationship between the chemical structure of food components with
their mechanisms of action is crucial for the understanding of diet health benefits. This …

Abstract Background Elderberry (Sambucus nigra L.) has been used in traditional medicine
and as a supplement in many beverages and meals. Elderberry is a good source of …

Lagoecia cuminoides L. is a very rare and threatened taxon in Italy, never studied before for
its ecology and potential use for human consumption. Furthermore, few data are available …

Avocados (Persea americana M.) are highly valued fruits consumed worldwide, and there
are numerous commercially available varieties on the market. However, the high demand for …

Eleven compounds including caffeic acid (CA), 4 kinds of caffeoylquinic acid (CQA) and 6
kinds of dicaffeoylquinic acid (DCQA), were selected to evaluate the anti-inflammatory …

Multitarget insecticides are more likely to achieve comprehensive regulation of insects with a
low risk of resistance. Insect chitinolytic enzymes, including GH18 chitinases and GH20 β-N …

Release from enemies can lead to rapid evolution in invasive plants, including reduced
metabolic investment in defence. Conversely, reassociation with enemies leads to renewed …

In this study, six extracts of Arabis carduchorum prepared from solvents of varying polarity
(water, methanol, ethyl acetate, dichloromethane, and n-hexane) were investigated for their …

Caffeoylquinic (5-CQA) and feruloylquinic (5-FQA) acids, found in coffee and other plant
sources, are known to exhibit diverse biological activities, including potential antioxidant …

Dicaffeoylquinic acids (diCQAs) are found in a variety of edible and medicinal plants with
various biological activities. An important issue is the low stability of diCQAs during …