Identification of epicatechin as the bioactive constituent in polyphenol enriched extracts that demonstrate a beneficial effect on allergic symptoms
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Background Polyphenols are naturally derived bioactive compounds that have been attributed numerous health benefits. We have previously characterized the beneficial effect of a polyphenol enriched apple extract in a murine model of food allergy. The objective of the current study was to elucidate the class of bioactive polyphenols that are implicated in the beneficial anti-allergic effect of polyphenol enriched extracts.
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Identification of epicatechin as one of the key bioactive constituents of polyphenol-enriched extracts that demonstrate an anti-allergic effect in a murine model of food allergy.
Polyphenols are naturally derived bioactive compounds with numerous reported health benefits. We have previously reported on the beneficial effect of a polyphenol-enriched apple extract in a murine model of food allergy. The objectives of the present study were to elucidate the class of bioactive polyphenols that exhibit a beneficial anti-allergic effect and to assess whether the protective eff...
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