Targeted metabolites and biological activities of Cydonia oblonga Miller leaves

• Type: Another Publication in an International Scientific Journal
• Date: 2012

Authors

Andreia P Oliveira (Author) Other; Rossana M Costa (Author) Other; Ana S Magalhaes (Author) Other; Jose A Pereira (Author) Other; Marcia Carvalho (Author) Other; Patricia Valentao (Author) FFUP; Paula B Andrade (Author) FFUP; Branca M Silva (Author) Other

Journal

Title: Food Research International

Vol. 46

Pages: 496-504

ISSN: 0963-9969

Publisher: Elsevier

Indexing

ISI Web of Knowledge - 8 Citations

Scopus - 15 Citations

Scientific classification

FOS: Agrarian Sciences > Other Agrarian Sciences

Other information

Authenticus ID: P-002-ARY

DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2010.10.021

Abstract (EN): Natural products continue to play a significant role in drug discovery and development processes, and many plants have already provided valuable clues for potentially bioactive compounds. Additionally, in recent years it has become evident that significant health risks and benefits are associated with dietary food choice. Nutritional studies recommend the regular consumption of fruits and vegetables, which constitute an essential part of the Mediterranean diet, to favor a healthy life. Several works have showed that quince tree (Cydonia oblonga Miller) is a good and low cost natural source of metabolites with interesting biological properties. Extensive research has been performed on the metabolic profile and biological potential of this species. In particular, quince leaves revealed to constitute a promising natural source of bioactive phytochemicals, suitable for application in nutritional/pharmaceutical fields. In this review phenolics and organic acids composition of quince leaf is overviewed, as well as its antioxidant and antiproliferative properties, in chemical and cellular in vitro systems. Comparisons with green tea, considered by the scientific community as an effective natural antioxidant, were established.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

No. of pages: 9