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  • Plant biochemistry and natural products research.

Background:

  • Polyphenols are plant-derived metabolites with significant bioactive properties.
  • They are abundant in various plant tissues and hold considerable research potential.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To comprehensively review the distribution, extraction, bioactivity, biotransformation, and applications of polyphenols.
  • To promote efficient polyphenol utilization and inspire future research directions.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic literature review of 157 references.
  • Collection of data from major scientific databases (PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, etc.).

Main Results:

  • Polyphenols exhibit a wide range of bioactivities, including antioxidant, anti-bacterial, anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, hypoglycemic, and anti-obesity effects.
  • They have diverse applications across industrial, food, and medicinal fields.
  • Biotransformations of various polyphenol subclasses (e.g., anthocyanidins, flavonols, tannins) were analyzed.

Conclusions:

  • This review provides a thorough summary of polyphenol knowledge, covering their sources, extraction, functions, and uses.
  • Findings aim to enhance the practical application of polyphenols and stimulate novel research avenues.