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Insoluble-Bound Phenolics in Food.
Fereidoon Shahidi1, Ju-Dong Yeo2
1Department of Biochemistry, Memorial University of Newfoundland, St. John's, NL A1B 3X9, Canada. fshahidi@mun.ca.
Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
|September 15, 2016
Summary
Insoluble-bound phenolics, found in plant cell walls, are synthesized at the endoplasmic reticulum and offer significant health benefits like anticancer and anti-inflammatory effects. Their release and bioactivity are key areas of study.
Area of Science:
- Plant biochemistry and food science.
- Human digestive system metabolism.
- Bioactive compound analysis.
Background:
- Insoluble-bound phenolics are integral components of plant cell walls, influencing food properties and human health.
- Their cellular synthesis, transport, and localization remain incompletely understood in food science literature.
- Understanding these compounds is crucial for food processing and health benefit realization.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the synthesis, localization, and transfer of insoluble-bound phenolics in plant cells.
- To explore their metabolism in the human digestive system and associated bioactivities.
- To discuss their release from food matrices during processing and extraction.
Main Methods:
- Review of existing literature on phenolic compound synthesis and transport.
- Analysis of metabolic pathways in the human digestive system.
- Examination of food processing techniques and extraction methods (acid, alkali, enzymatic hydrolysis).
Main Results:
- Phenolics are synthesized at the endoplasmic reticulum and transported via specific transporters (ABC, MATE) and vesicles.
- Insoluble-bound phenolics are primarily located in the vacuole and cell wall matrix.
- These compounds are fermented in the large intestine, exhibiting anticancer, anti-inflammatory, and cardiovascular benefits.
Conclusions:
- This review elucidates the cellular mechanisms of insoluble-bound phenolics, filling a critical knowledge gap.
- Insoluble-bound phenolics possess significant bioactivities, impacting human health.
- Understanding their release during food processing enhances their bioavailability and health potential.
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