Liver synthetic and metabolic function can only be optimised by the growth of cells within a
supportive liver matrix. This can be achieved by the utilisation of decellularised human liver …

This text is a comprehensive reference covering the chemistry, physiology, chemotaxonomy,
biotechnology and food technology aspects of the anthocyanins. Topics discussed include …

Samples of buckwheat from four cultivars grown at three locations in western Canada for 4
years were used to study the effect of cultivar, location, and growing season on the flavonoid …

<p>Saponins are a diverse group of compounds widely distributed in the plant kingdom, which
are characterized by their structure containing a triterpene or steroid aglycone and one or …

Optimization of the extraction of phenolic compounds from milled berries has been studied
and the effective diffusivity and mass transfer coefficient have been measured during solid–…

Solid–liquid extraction and response surface methodology were used to optimise conditions
for the antioxidant activity of grape cane extracts. The independent processing variables …

This article provides an overview of current research on flavonoids as presented during a
workshop entitled, “Flavonoids and Heart Health,” held by the ILSI North America Project …

Anthocyanins are the largest group of water-soluble pigments in the plant kingdom and
belong to the family of compounds known as flavonoids. Major sources of anthocyanins are …

Building upon the success of the bestselling first volume, Functional Foods: Biochemical and
Processing Aspects, Volume II explores new sources of nutraceutical and functional food …

Lignocellulose is a promising starting material for bioproducts, ranging from biofuels to
specialty chemicals; however, lignocellulose is resistant to enzymatic degradation. Overcoming …