Abstract
So far, more than 1000 polyynes have been identified from nature. Nevertheless, little is known about their function and mechanism in food plants from nutraceutical and/or pharmaceutical perspectives. In this chapter, recent studies on the structure and function of bioactive polyynes in food plants are summarized. In particular, their mechanism, biosynthesis, bioavailability, metabolism, human benefits, safety, patent, and potential applications are discussed whenever the information is available. The information provided here highlights the possible usefulness of the polyynes in food plants for human and animal health, and offers insights into their future research directions.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Handbook of Dietary Phytochemicals |
Publisher | Springer Nature |
Pages | 1873-1908 |
Number of pages | 36 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9789811541483 |
ISBN (Print) | 9789811541476 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2021 Aug 9 |
Keywords
- Bioactivity
- Food
- Polyynes
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Engineering
- General Agricultural and Biological Sciences
- General Biochemistry,Genetics and Molecular Biology
- General Medicine
- General Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutics