Flavonoids

TANITIM YAZISI

Nature has long been the ultimate pharmacy, providing humanity with a

vast reservoir of bioactive compounds that form the backbone of modern

pharmacognosy and nutritional science. Among these, flavonoids and related

polyphenolic compounds stand out as one of the most diverse and biologically

significant groups of secondary metabolites. This book, designed as a

comprehensive reference for researchers, clinicians, and students, aims to bridge

the gap between fundamental phytochemical structures and their expanding

therapeutic horizons.

The volume opens with a foundational exploration of flavonoids, establishing

a clear understanding of their general characteristics and classification. Building

upon this framework, the subsequent chapters embark on a molecule-specific

journey. From the “king of flavonoids,” Quercetin, to the therapeutic potential of

Naringenin and the ecological complexities of Isoflavonoids, each chapter dissects

the unique molecular architecture and biological mechanisms of these compounds.

Distinguished contributors have provided rigorous analyses of key

phytochemicals, including Apigenin, Kaempferol, and the Catechin family,

elucidating their roles in cellular signaling and disease prevention. Furthermore,

the inclusion of compounds such as Resveratrol, Cyanidin, Rutin, and

Anthocyanins broadens the scope to cover critical antioxidants that are pivotal in

combating oxidative stress and chronic inflammation.

İÇİNDEKİLER

Chapter 1 Flavonoids: General Characteristics and Classification

Ayşegül ÇEBİ

Chapter 2 Quercetin: From Molecular Structure to Therapeutic Horizons

Fatih Çağlar ÇELİKEZEN

Chapter 3 Nari̇ngenin

Bahar BİLGİN SÖKMEN

Chapter 4 Isoflavonoids: Molecular Regulation, Ecological Functions, and Health

Applications

Ulku BAYKAL

Chapter 5 Apigenin

Ozlem AYDIN BERKTAS

Chapter 6 Kaempferol: Phytochemical Structure and Biological Activities

Tuba ACET

Chapter 7 Catechin and its Derivatives

Sinem AYDIN

Chapter 8 Flavanols

Funda DEMİRTAŞ KORKMAZ

Chapter 9 Resveratrol

Zeliha KAYA

Chapter 10 Cyanidin and Human Health: Mechanisms and Applications

Sevim İpek ACAR CÖMERT

Chapter 11 Rutin

Bengü TEMİZEL

Chapter 12 Anthocyani̇n

Yasemin SEVİM