Phytochemicals as Bioactive Agents

by Wayne R. Bidlack (Editor), Stanley T. Omaye (Editor), Mark S. Meskin (Editor), Debra K.W. Topham (Editor)

Overview

Phytochemicals as Bioactive Agents focuses on the mechanisms of action of phytochemicals identified as displaying bioactivity in the prevention of cancer, heart disease and other diseases and the prospects for developing functional foods containing these bioactive compounds. Internationally recognized experts present the latest research findings on the antimutagenic and anticarcinogenic effects of tea and tea constituents; chemoprevention provided by plants in the family Cruciferae and genus Allium; anticarcinogenic effects of carotenoids and curcumins; the chemistry and application of alfalfa saponins; the bioactive components of rice bran and rice oil; the effects of garlic on lowering serum cholesterol; and using phytochemicals to optimize gastrointestinal tract health and function.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781040075371
Publisher:	CRC Press
Publication date:	03/16/2000
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	274
File size:	4 MB

About the Author

Wayne R. Bidlack, Stanley T. Omaye, Mark S. Meskin, Debra K.W. Topham

Table of Contents

Strategies for Discovery of Bioactive Phytochemicals. QSAR and Molecular Modeling of Bioactive Phyto-Phenolics. Chemoprevention by Phytochemical Modifiers of Carcinogen Metabolism. Clinical Trial Design for Evaluating Phytochemical Bioactivity. The Use of Fermentable Fibers to Manage the Gastrointestinal Ecosystem. Phytoantimicrobial (PAM) Agents as Multifunctional Food Additives. The Protective Effect of Tea on Cancer: Human Evidence. Effect of Genistein on Growth of Human Breast Cancer Cells in vitro and in vivo. Cancer Prevention by Carotenoids and Curcumin. o Alfalfa Saponins: Chemistry and Application. Saw Palmetto: Critical Review, Chemistry and Application. Bioactives in Rice Bran and Rice Bran Oil. Designing Functional Foods to Enhance Health.

Editorial Reviews

Describes strategies used to identify bioactive phytochemicals that are associated with disease prevention, and demonstrates the use of QSAR analysis and molecular modeling of bioactive phenolic compounds from plants. Presents information on plants in the family of Cruciferae and genus , details research on the use of fermentable fibers to manage the gastrointestinal ecosystem, and discusses the protective effect of tea on cancer. Looks at chemistry and applications of carotenoids, alfalfa saponins, saw palmetto, garlic, and rice bran, and discusses regulatory and safety issues. Bidlack is affiliated with the College of Agriculture at California State Polytechnic University. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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