Lipophilization of flavonoids for their food, therapeutic and cosmetic applications

Flavonoids represent large group of plant pigments. These polyphenolic compounds may be found in the nature as active components of fruits, vegetables and other plants and derived products. Due to established biological effects they are attractive substances for many areas of human life. Many flavon...

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Published inActa Chimica Slovaca Vol. 5; no. 1; pp. 59 - 69
Main Authors Danihelová, Martina, Viskupičová, Jana, Šturdík, Ernest
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Bratislava Versita 01.04.2012
De Gruyter Poland
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biological activity
commercial applications
flavonoid
lipophilization
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Summary:Flavonoids represent large group of plant pigments. These polyphenolic compounds may be found in the nature as active components of fruits, vegetables and other plants and derived products. Due to established biological effects they are attractive substances for many areas of human life. Many flavonoids are nowadays used in pharmaceutical, cosmetic and food preparations. Their practical applications are in most cases limited by low solubility and stability in lipophilic media. Chemical or enzymatic lipophilization of flavonoid skeleton may not only increase their solubility and stability in lipophilic environment but also their biological properties. This review summarizes current knowledge in this field.
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ISSN:1337-978X
1339-3065
DOI:10.2478/v10188-012-0010-6