A modular strategy for the synthesis of hexacyclic dimeric resveratrol polyphenolic benzofurans is reported. The developed synthetic technology was applied to the total synthesis of malibatol A, shoreaphenol, and other biologically relevant poly-phenols.

In order to extend the applicability of the regioselective enzymatic carboxylation of phenols, the substrate scope of o-benzoic acid (de)carboxylases has been investigated towards complex molecules with an emphasis on flavouring agents and polyphenols possessing antioxidant properties. o-Hydroxycarboxylic acid products were obtained with perfect regioselectivity, in moderate to excellent yields...

For decades, (poly)phenols have been linked to cardiometabolic health, but population heterogeneity limits their apparent efficacy and the development of tailored, practical protocols in dietary interventions. This is likely determined by existence different metabotypes, sub-populations individuals metabolizing some classes differently. The gut microbiota plays a major role this process. impact...

over the past decade, the chemical behavior of flavonoids as antioxidants has become the subject ofintense experimental research. in this paper, we use a quantum-chemical approach to shed light on thereactivity of four poly phenols, benzoic acid, vanilic acid, gallic acid and flavone . in order to establishthe most efficient theoretical methodology, different methods, either hartree—fock-based ...

Laccases (benzene diol: oxidoreductases, EC 1.10.3.2) are able to catalyze the oxidation of various compounds containing phenolic and aniline structures using dissolved oxygen in water. Laccase structural features and catalytic mechanisms focused on the polymerization of aromatic compounds are reported. A description about the most recent research on the biosynthesis of chemicals and polymers i...