Brain cells normally respond adaptively to oxidative stress or bioenergetic challenges,
resulting from ongoing activity in neuronal circuits. During aging and in neurodegenerative …

Alzheimer's Disease (AD) is a neurodegenerative disorder related with the increase of age
and it is the main cause of dementia in the world. AD affects cognitive functions, such as …

Vitis vinifera, known as the grapevine, is native to southern Europe and Western Asia. Grape
seed and skin contain several active components including flavonoids, polyphenols …

Brain aging is associated with a progressive imbalance between antioxidant defenses and
intracellular concentrations of reactive oxygen species (ROS) as exemplified by increases in …

Background Natural compounds in grapes such as resveratrol are known for their
antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Some studies have shown a potential role for …

Self-assembly of amyloid beta peptide (Aβ) into the neurotoxic oligomers followed by fibrillar
aggregates is a defining characteristic of Alzheimer's disease (AD). Several lines of …

The in vitro gastrointestinal stability of (poly) phenolic compounds in Concord grape juice
was compared with recoveries in ileal fluid after the ingestion of the juice by ileostomists …

The intake of herbal dietary constituents, mostly fruits and vegetables, have been
considered well-known to prevent pathologies (degenerative diseases). Consumer …

Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a progressive brain disorder that gradually impairs the person's
memory and ability to learn, reasoning, judgment, communication and daily activities. AD is …

In this chapter, the traditional use, the phytochemical composition, and the pharmacological
activities of African medicinal plants displaying antibacterial effects were reported. We have …