Stilbenes are a small family of polyphenolic secondary metabolites that can be found in
several distantly related plant species. These compounds act as phytoalexins, playing a …

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

Phenolic compounds, the most abundant secondary metabolites in plants, have received
more and more attention in recent years because of their distinct bioactivities. This review …

Main conclusion This review analyzes the advances in understanding the natural signaling
pathways and environmental factors regulating stilbene biosynthesis. We also discuss the …

When exposed to pathogen infection or ultraviolet (UV) radiation, grapevine (Vitis vinifera)
plants rapidly accumulate the stilbenoid resveratrol (Res) with concomitant increase of …

Citrullus colocynthis (Cucurbitaceae) is an important medicinal plant traditionally used in the
United Arab Emirates (UAE). In a recent study, it has been reported that different individuals …

Ischemic stroke is a major risk factor in human health, yet there are no drugs to cure cerebral
ischemia/reperfusion injury (CIRI). Inflammation plays a fundamental role in the …

Background: Higenamine is a β2 agonist of plant origin. The compound has been included
in WADA's prohibited list since 2017. Higenamine may be detected in different plants and …

Medicinal plants having high-value and unique active ingredients are attractive in different
industries, including pharmaceutical, food and cosmetic sectors. The phytochemicals in …

Abstract From Shen Nong's Herbal Classic (Shennong Bencao Jing) to the Compendium of
Materia Medica (Bencao Gangmu) and the first scientific Nobel Prize for the mainland of …