Rutin is one of the most common dietary polyphenols found in vegetables, fruits, and other
plants. It is metabolized by the mammalian gut microbiota and absorbed from the intestines …

Abstract The Sechium P. Br. genus composed of 11 species, which originated from the
mountainous regions of Mesoamerica, have been domesticated and diversified. These …

(1) Background: Chayote [Sechium edule Jacq.(Sw.)] is a non-traditional export product;
recently, demand has increased due to its nutritional and functional properties. There is a …

Chayote, the fruit of Sechium edule (Jacq.) Swartz, is known for culinary applications and in
traditional medicine. A great number of its health benefits have been related to its phenolic …

Cancer is a slow-developing non-communicable disease that causes a high rate of
morbidity and mortality among the sufferers. Apart from genetic predisposition, the main …

Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a risk factor for cognitive deterioration and frailty in older
adults. In this regard it has been shown that oxidative stress (OxS) and chronic inflammation …

Natural products are in great demand because certain secondary metabolites (SMs) are
sources of antioxidants, flavorings, active substances, or anticancer agents with less …

Sechium edule (Cucurbitaceae) is a commercial species of chayote and is just one of
several species in the genus Sechium, whose extracts inhibit proliferation in tumor cell lines …

Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is a chronic autoimmune disease characterized by progressive
joint inflammation and damage. Oxidative stress plays a critical role in the onset and …

Sechium edule (Jacq.) Swartz is a perennial herbaceous climbing plant with tendrils and
tuberous roots belonging to the Cucurbitaceae family. Its fruits (“chayote”), stems, roots, and …