Abstract:
The present disclosure provides non-naturally occurring polyphenol compounds that upregulate the expression of Apolipoprotein A-I (ApoA-I). The disclosed compositions and methods can be used for treatment and prevention of cardiovascular disease and related disease states, including cholesterol or lipid related disorders, such as, e.g., atherosclerosis.
Abstract:
Disclosed and claimed are flavanols, e.g. epicatechin, compositions such as pharmaceutical compositions containing an effective amount of flavanols, e.g. epicatechin, and methods of treatment or prevention of hypertension using the same.
Abstract:
Polyphenol-containing compositions, for example procyanidins and derivatives thereof, and their use for treating hypertension are disclosed. Compositions may be used for human and veterinary use, and may be, for example, in a form of a food, a dietary supplement or a pharmaceutical.
Abstract:
Compounds comprising nitric oxide derivatives of stilbenes, polyphenols and flavonoids and methods of their use are provided for treating patients suffering from any of hypercholesterolemia, vascular oxidative stress and endothelial dysfunction.
Abstract:
A hesperitin pro-form is provided. The invention provides both a hydrophilic and lipophilic hesperetin pro-form. A pharmaceutical composition is provided which is suitable for topical or oral administration in an individual, the composition comprising a hydrophilic hesperetin pro-form and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. A pharmaceutical composition is also provided which is suitable for topical or oral administration in an individual, the composition including a lipophilic hesperetin pro-form and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. A method is provided for treating a subject having or at risk of having a cell proliferative disorder, including administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of a hesperetin pro-form.
Abstract:
A process is disclosed for the production of polyphenol oligomers having n polyphenol monomeric units, n being an integer from 2-18. The process includes coupling of a protected polyphenol, having protected phenolic hydroxyl groups, with a C-4 functionalized polyphenol monomer. The protected polyphenol may be a protected polyphenol monomer or a protected polyphenol oligomer having 2-17 monomeric units. Advantageously, polyphenol monomeric units forming the polyphenol oligomers may be the same or different flavanoid compounds.
Abstract:
3-Deoxyflavonoid compounds and methods for inhibiting T-cell activity and treating diseases and disorders (e.g., autoimmune disorders, inflammatory disorders, diabetes, ALS, MS, rheumatoid arthritis, etc.). In some cases the efficacy and/or duration of action of luteolin and/or other 3-deoxyflavonoid compounds may be increased by administering such compounds along with Rutin, a Rutin congener and/or a Rutin derivative. Also, in some cases, first pass metabolism of luteolin or other 3-deoxyflavonoids may be avoided by administering such compounds by parenteral routes (e.g., routes wherein absorption occurs at sites other than the stomach or intestinal mucosa, such as sublingual, buccal, intranasal, injection, etc.).
Abstract:
The present invention refers to new products generated by the conjugation of flavanols with molecules that contain the thiol group. New molecules are obtained from polyphenolic plant extracts rich in oligomeric and polymeric procyanidines and prodelfinidins. In this way, new products are generated with antioxidant properties for application as protective agents for the organism against disorders such as cancer, cardiovascular diseases and premature aging. The invention also refers to obtaining these new agents from waste material generated by the agroalimentary industry. Since these waste materials are highly complex mixtures a simple and effective method is described to isolate and purify these, based on the physico-chemical characteristics of the new molecules.
Abstract:
Novel compounds useful as chemotherapeutic, chemopreventive, and antiangiogenic agents are provided. The compounds are flavanoids, including flavanones, flavanols, and chalcones. The compounds have the structure of formula (I) 1 wherein R1 through R3 and R5 through R11 are defined herein, and null, null and null are optional bonds, providing that when null is absent, null is present, and when null is absent, null is present. When null is present, preferred R4 moieties are selected from O, S, NH and CH2, and when null is absent, preferred R4 groups are selected from OH, SH, NH2 and CH3. When null is present, the preferred R5 substituent is O, while when null is absent, the preferred R5 substituent is OH. Pharmaceutical compositions are provided as well, as are methods of synthesis and use.
Abstract:
Polyphenol-containing compositions, for example cocoa procyanidin monomer and/or oligomer-containing compositions, and their use inhibiting bacterial growth are disclosed. Compositions may be used for human and veterinary animal administration and may be, for example, in a form of a food, a dietary supplement, or a pharmaceutical.