Saponins are bioactive compounds generally considered to be produced by plants to
counteract pathogens and herbivores. Besides their role in plant defense, saponins are of …

The health benefits associated with a diet rich in fruit and vegetables include reduction of the
risk of chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes and cancer, that are …

Triterpenoids are a diverse group of secondary metabolites that are associated with a variety
of biological activities. Oleanolic acid, ursolic acid and betulinic acid are common …

Hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) is synthesized by the thermal decomposition of the sugars.
Numerous types of food products are having a significant amount of HMF. Besides the …

Challenges of resistance to synthetic antimicrobials have opened new vistas in the search
for natural products. This article rigorously reviews plants and other natural products used in …

Oral diseases, including dental caries, periodontal disease, and tooth loss, affect the
majority of the population and can affect a person's overall health. Raisins contain …

Diabetes mellitus (DM) comprises a range of metabolic disorders characterized by high
blood glucose levels caused by defects in insulin release, insulin action, or both. DM is a …

In the present work, the anticariogenic activities of nine labdane type‐diterpenes and four
sesquiterpenes were investigated. Among these metabolites,(‐)‐copalic acid (CA) was the …

Triterpenoids present in grape cuticular waxes are of interest due to their potential role in
protection against biotic stresses, their impact on the mechanical toughness of the fruit …

Vine shoots, considered a residue from winery operations, possess valuable antioxidant and
antimicrobial activities that can be potentially obtained under the scheme of biorefinery. In …