About this Research Topic
The field of bioactive polyphenols from agri-food wastes is gaining significant attention due to its potential to address both environmental and health-related challenges. The disposal of agri-food wastes, such as peels, pomace, wastewaters, stems, leaves, and flowers, poses a substantial environmental problem and economic burden. Recent studies have demonstrated that these wastes are rich in bioactive compounds, particularly polyphenols, which exhibit a range of beneficial biological activities, including antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anticancer properties. Despite the promising potential, there remain gaps in our understanding of the optimal methods for extracting and utilizing these compounds, as well as their full range of biological effects. Current research is focused on identifying and characterizing these valuable molecules, but more comprehensive studies are needed to fully exploit their potential in various applications.
This research topic aims to explore the chemistry, metabolism, and biological applications of bioactive polyphenols derived from agri-food wastes. The primary objectives include identifying effective extraction methods, understanding the chemical and biological properties of these compounds, and evaluating their potential applications in nutraceutical, cosmeceutical, and pharmaceutical fields. Specific questions to be addressed include the mechanisms of absorption and metabolism of these polyphenols, as well as their interactions with biological systems.
To gather further insights into the utilization of bioactive polyphenols from agri-food wastes, we welcome articles addressing, but not limited to, the following themes:
- The latest advances in the study of bioactive polyphenols from agri-food waste.
- Extraction, chemistry, chemical characterization, absorption mechanism, and metabolism of bioactive polyphenols from agri-food wastes.
- Insights on the relationship between chemical composition and biological activity of dietary polyphenols' biological processes in target cells and tissues.
- Qualitative and quantitative analytical characterization of the polyphenols in the plant and food matrix of interest and their eventual metabolites.
This research topic aims to explore the chemistry, metabolism, and biological applications of bioactive polyphenols derived from agri-food wastes. The primary objectives include identifying effective extraction methods, understanding the chemical and biological properties of these compounds, and evaluating their potential applications in nutraceutical, cosmeceutical, and pharmaceutical fields. Specific questions to be addressed include the mechanisms of absorption and metabolism of these polyphenols, as well as their interactions with biological systems.
To gather further insights into the utilization of bioactive polyphenols from agri-food wastes, we welcome articles addressing, but not limited to, the following themes:
- The latest advances in the study of bioactive polyphenols from agri-food waste.
- Extraction, chemistry, chemical characterization, absorption mechanism, and metabolism of bioactive polyphenols from agri-food wastes.
- Insights on the relationship between chemical composition and biological activity of dietary polyphenols' biological processes in target cells and tissues.
- Qualitative and quantitative analytical characterization of the polyphenols in the plant and food matrix of interest and their eventual metabolites.
Keywords: Sustainability, Agri-Food Wastes, Polyphenols, Nutraceuticals, Extraction, Absorption Mechanism, Metabolism
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