Kaempferol : biosynthesis, food sources and therapeutic uses

Content: Preface
 Chapter 1
 Kaempferol in Grape and Wine
 Abstract
 1. Biosynthesis of Flavonols and Kaempferol Derivatives in Grape
 2. Identification of Grape Kaempferol Derivatives by High-Resolution Mass Spectrometry
 3. Kaempferol in Grape and Wine
 Conclusion
 References
 Chapter 2
 Flavonols: Enhancement by Using Elicitors
 Abstract
 Abbreviations
 1. Introduction
 2. Phenolic Compounds as Plants Defense
 2.1. Physiological Role in Plants
 2.2. Technological Significance for Food Processing
 2.3. Nutritional Characteristics
 3. Elicitors
 3.1. Methyl Jasmonate (MeJ) 3.2. Benzothiadiazole (BTH)3.3. Chitosan
 3.4. UV-Radiation
 3.5. Cell Wall Yeast
 3.6. Harpine
 3.7. Abscisic Acid (ABA)
 3.8. Others Elicitors
 4. Increasing Phenolic Compounds by Using Elicitors
 5. Increasing Flavonols Compounds by Using Elicitors
 5.1. Methyl Jasmonate
 5.2. UV-Radiation
 5.3. Chitosan (CHT)
 5.4. Benzothiadiazole (BTH)
 5.5. Abscisic Acid (ABA)
 5.6. Cell Wall Yeasts
 5.7. Other Elicitors
 Acknowledgments
 References
 Chapter 3
 Therapeutic Uses of Kaempferol: Anticancer and Antiinflammatory Activity
 Abstract
 1. Antitumor Activity Of Kaempferol 1.1. Natural Compounds in Cancer Chemoprevention and Treatment1.2. Kaempferol and Cancer
 1.3. Molecular Targets of Kaempferol and Their Relationship with the Hallmarks of Cancer
 1.4. Effects on the Cell Cycle
 1.5. Effects on Signal Transduction
 1.6. Effects on Apoptosis
 1.7. Effects on Epigenetic Markers
 1.8. Effects on Angiogenesis
 1.9. Effects on Metastasis
 2. Antiinflammatory Activity of Kaempferol on Diverse Diseases
 3. Importance of Flavonoids in Co-Therapy
 3.1. Limitations of Kaempferol as a Chemotherapeutic Agent
 References
 Chapter 4 Kaempferol: Review on Natural Sources and BioavailabilityAbstract
 1. Introduction
 2. Natural Sources of Kaempferol
 3. Biological Activities of Kaempferol
 4. Bioavailability
 Conclusion
 References
 Chapter 5
 Kaempferol Glycosides in Crocus: Sources, Biosynthesis, and Uses
 Abstract
 Introduction
 Kaempferol Occurrence and Sources in Crocus
 Kaempferol
 Kaempferol Monoglycosides
 Kaempferol Diglycosides
 Kaempferol 3-O-diglycosides
 Kaempferol 7-O-diglycosides
 Kaempferol 3,7-di-O-glycosides
 Kaempferol 3,4\'-di-O-glycosides
 Kaempferol Triglycosides Kaempferol 3-O-diglycoside-7-O-glycosidesKaempferol 3-O-glycoside- 7-O-diglycosides
 Kaempferol 3,7,4\'-tri-O-glycosides
 Kaempferol 3-O-triglycosides
 Kaempferol Acylated Glycosides
 Kaempferol C-glycosides
 The Genus Crocus and the Chemotaxonomical Value of Kaempferol Glycosides
 Biosynthesis of Kaempferol and Its Glycosides in Crocus
 Life-Cycle and Function of Kaempferol Glycosides in Crocus Plants
 General aspects of the Life-Cycle of a Crocus
 Life-Cycle during the First Season
 Life-Cycle during the Second Season
 Life-Cycle from the Second Season until Corm Maturity