Plant glutathione S-transferases (GSTs) are ubiquitous and multifunctional enzymes
encoded by large gene families. A characteristic feature of GST genes is their high …

Covering: 1976 to 2020. Although constituting a limited chemical family, phytostilbenes
represent an emblematic group of molecules among natural compounds. Ever since their …

Most drugs or the natural substances reputed to display some biological activity are
hydrophobic molecules that demonstrate low bioavailability regardless of their mode of …

Glutathione transferases (GSTs) belong to a ubiquitous multigenic family of enzymes
involved in diverse biological processes including xenobiotic detoxification and secondary …

Oxidation of methionine (Met) leads to the formation of two S-and R-diastereoisomers of Met
sulfoxide (MetO) that are reduced back to Met by methionine sulfoxide reductases (MSRs), A …

Three recognized plant defense stimulators (PDS), methyl jasmonate (MeJA),
benzothiadiazole (BTH) and phosphonates (PHOS), were sprayed on grapevine Vitis …

Cyclodextrins are cyclic oligosaccharides consisting of d-glucopyranose units bound via α-
(1, 4)-glycosidic linkages. They are obtained from starch enzymatic degradation by the …

Crude extracts of Vitis vinifera canes represent a natural source of stilbene compounds with
well characterized antifungals properties. In our trials, exogenous application of a stilbene …

The glutathione S-transferases (GSTs, EC 2.5. 1.18) constitute a versatile enzyme family
with pivotal roles in plant stress responses and detoxification processes. Recent discoveries …

Piceatannol is a naturally occurring hydroxylated analogue of the stilbene phytoalexin
resveratrol that can be found in grape fruit and derived products. Piceatannol has aroused …