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Extraction and Purification of Polyphenols from Freeze-dried Berry Powder for the Treatment of Vascular Smooth Muscle Cells In Vitro
Published on: July 5, 2017
Polyphenols at interfaces
François Reitzer1, Manon Allais1, Vincent Ball1
1Université de Strasbourg, INSERM, UMR_S 1121 Biomatériaux et bioingénierie, FMTS, 11 rue Humann, 67085 Strasbourg, Cedex, France.
Abstract:
Polyphenols are important molecules in living organisms, particularly in plants, where they serve as protectants against predators. They are also of fundamental importance in pharmacology for their antioxidant and antibacterial activities. Since a few years polyphenols are also used in surface functionalization mimicking the tannin deposition observed when tea or red wine are in contact with the surface of cups or glasses respectively. The interaction of polyphenols with proteins to yield colloids and of polyphenol with surfaces will be reviewed in this article to provide an overview of such particles and surface functionalization methods in modern surface science. Particular emphasis will be given to biological applications of polyphenols at interfaces.
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