Download or read book Plant Flavonoids in Biology and Medicine written by Elliott Middleton (Jr.) and published by . This book was released on 1986 with total page 638 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Flavonoids play a significant role in plant and mammalian systems, and possess recognized anticarcinogenic, antiallergic, and antiinflammatory properties that may lead to application in the treatment of various diseases. This comprehensive, up-to-date reference reflects the state-of-the-art in this growing field. International experts describe the structure and function of flavonoids, and discuss their therapeutic potential, covering their influence on cell activation, lipid peroxidation, immune reactions, oncology, and toxicology.