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Published on: November 10, 2021
Phyllobilins: Emerging Bioactive Chlorophyll Metabolites and Their Potential Impact on Human Health
María Del Rosario Serra1, Antonio Pérez-Gálvez1, María Roca1
1Group of Chemistry and Biochemistry of Pigments, Food Phytochemistry Department, Instituto de la Grasa (CSIC), 41013 Sevilla, Spain.
Abstract:
Phyllobilins are chlorophyll metabolites that belong to bilin-type linear tetrapyrroles. Chlorophyll, the omnipresent green pigment from algae to higher plants, is essential for life on Earth, underscoring the significance of its metabolites among phytochemicals. Once largely overlooked, phyllobilins are now gaining recognition for their widespread presence in the human diet through the consumption of fruits and vegetables. This, together with their favorable bioavailability, has heightened the importance of elucidating their bioactive properties. Numerous studies have demonstrated their antioxidant and anticancer activities in vitro, as well as their ability to target actin. The anti-inflammatory effects of phyllobilins have also been demonstrated by evaluating their ability to inhibit the COX-2 pathway or attenuate the activation of the tryptophan-kynurenine pathway. The objective of this review is to highlight the value of phyllobilins by compiling current knowledge, with a particular emphasis on their bioactivity and potential impact on human health.
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