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Profiling of Phenolic Compounds in Citrus Flowers and their Biological Activities
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1  Nutrition and Bromatology Group, Department of Analytical and Food Chemistry, Faculty of Food Science and Technology, University of Vigo, Ourense Campus, E32004 Ourense, Spain
2  Nutrition and Bromatology Group, Department of Analytical and Food Chemistry, Faculty of Food Science and Technology, University of Vigo, Ourense Campus, E32004 Ourense, Spain.
3  Centro de Investigação de Montanha (CIMO), Instituto Politécnico de Bragança, Campus de Santa Apolonia, 5300-253 Bragança, Portugal.
4  Nutrition and Bromatology Group, Department of Analytical and Food Chemistry, Faculty of Food Science and Technology, Universidade de Vigo, Ourense Campus, E32004 Ourense, Spain.
5  Instituto de Investigaciones en Ciencia y Tecnología de Materiales (INTEMA, CONICET), Colón 10850, Mar del Plata (7600), Argentina.
Academic Editor: Jin-Ming Lin

Abstract:

Citrus, a genus of flowering plants in the Rutaceae family, holds substantial market importance as a crop worldwide. After prolonged periods of breeding and extensive hybridization, numerous species have emerged, each possessing a unique metabolism that produces a diverse array of secondary metabolites. It is important to note that phenolic compounds, in particular phenols and flavonoids, are among the most important secondary metabolites in Citrus flowers. These chemical compositions of Citrus flowers differ depending on a variety of factors, such as variety, fruit maturity, environmental conditions, storage conditions, and extraction methods. Nevertheless, phenolic compounds extracted from Citrus flowers are well-recognized for their bioavailability characteristics and exhibit numerous health-promoting effects, including antioxidative, anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer and antibacterial activities in humans. The information contained in this document provides a comprehensive summary of the latest investigations conducted on the subject matter. The aim is to thoroughly comprehend the biological functions of the bioactive compounds in the Citrus flowers and their potential impacts on various biological systems, shedding light on their potential therapeutic applications.

Keywords: Citrus flowers, phenolic compounds, biological functions, biological activities, therapeutic applications.
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