Recent Advances in Polyphenol Research Volume 2 Edited by Santos-Buelga,
Escribano-Bailon and Lattanzio Plant phenolics are secondary metabolites that
constitute one of the most common and widespread groups of substances in
plants. Polyphenols have a large and diverse array of beneficial effects on
both plants and animals. For example they are famous as antioxidants, hormones,
constituents of essential oils and natural neurotransmitters. Sponsored by
Groupe Polyphenols, this publication, which is the second volume in this
ground-breaking series, is edited by Celestino Santos-Buelga, Maria Teresa
Escribano-Bailon, and Vincenzo Lattanzio, who have drawn together an impressive
list of internationally respected authors, each providing cutting edge chapters
covering some of the major topics of recent research and interest. Information
included in this important new addition to the series include the following
areas: * Flavonoid chemistry of the leguminosae * Chemistry and biological
activity of ellagitannins * Chemistry and function of anthocyanins in plants *
An update of chemical pathways leading to new phenolic pigments during wine
ageing * Metabolic engineering of the flavonoid pathway * The translation of
chemical properties of polyphenols into biological activity with impacts in
human health * Plant phenolic compounds controlling leaf movement * Biological
activity of phenolics in plants Chemists, biochemists, plant scientists,
pharmacognosists and pharmacologists, food scientists and nutritionists will
all find this book an invaluable resource. Libraries in all universities and
research establishments where these subjects are studied and taught should have
copies on their shelves.
