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Health benefits of anthocyanins and molecular mechanisms: Update from recent decade

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Li, Daotong, Wang, Pengpu, Luo, Yinghua, Zhao, Mengyao, Chen, Fang·2017·Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition

Abstract

Anthocyanins are one of the most widespread families of natural pigments in the plant kingdom. Their health beneficial effects have been documented in many in vivo and in vitro studies. This review summarizes the most recent literature regarding the health benefits of anthocyanins and their molecular mechanisms. It appears that several signaling pathways, including mitogen-activated protein kinase, nuclear factor κB, AMP-activated protein kinase, and Wnt/β-catenin, as well as some crucial cellular processes, such as cell cycle, apoptosis, autophagy, and biochemical metabolism, are involved in these beneficial effects and may provide potential therapeutic targets and strategies for the improvement of a wide range of diseases in future. In addition, specific anthocyanin metabolites contributing to the observed in vivo biological activities, structure-activity relationships as well as additive and synergistic efficacy of anthocyanins are also discussed.

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Authors
Li, D., Wang, P., Luo, Y., Zhao, M., & Chen, F.
Affiliations
  • Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China (CN)
  • University of Maryland, College Park (US)
Corresponding author
Chen, Fang
Venue
Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition
Published
2015-07-20
Volume
57
Issue
8
Pages
1729-1741
ISSN
  • 1040-8398 (ISSN-L)
  • 1549-7852
OpenAlex
W1765735955
Cited by
489
References
103
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FWCI
14.39
Type
journal article
Language
en
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Locations
  • Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition (publishedVersion, cc-by)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Biochemistry › Phytochemicals and Antioxidant Activities
  • Life Sciences › Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology › Molecular Biology › Plant Gene Expression Analysis
  • Health Sciences › Nursing › Nutrition and Dietetics › Pomegranate: compositions and health benefits
Keywords
anthocyanins, health benefits, molecular mechanisms, signaling pathways, mitogen-activated protein kinase, NF-κB, AMPK, Wnt/β-catenin signaling, apoptosis, autophagy, cell cycle, anthocyanin metabolites, structure-activity relationship, synergistic efficacy, disease prevention
MeSH terms
Anthocyanins, Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Antineoplastic Agents, Autophagy, Cardiovascular Diseases, Cell Cycle, Humans, Hypoglycemic Agents, Signal Transduction, Apoptosis, Neuroprotective Agents, Anti-Obesity Agents

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