Phytochemicals, Biological Activities, Molecular Mechanisms, and Future Prospects of L.

Shi-Yuan Wen, Bing-Yan Wei, Jie-Qiong Ma, Li Wang, Yan-Yan Chen

Journal: Journal of agricultural and food chemistry 2023;71(1):143-173

PMID: 36545763

Abstract

L. has been used as a vegetable and nutritious food in Asia for thousands of years. According to recent phytochemical and pharmacological research, the active compositions of the plant contribute to various health benefits, such as antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antiviral, and anticancer. This article reviews the 87 components of the plant and their structures, as well as their biological activities and molecular research progress, in detail. This review provides valuable reference material for further study, production, and application of , as well as its components in functional foods and therapeutic agents.

Address: College of Basic Medical Sciences, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan 030000, China.; School of Medicine, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China.

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