Bachir Raho Ghalem

Title : Phenolic compounds structures and activities

Abstract:

Phenolic compounds are secondary metabolites found in most plant tissues, including fruits and vegetables. They are produced via shikimic acid and phenylpropanoid pathways. The most common classification implies the subdivision of phenolic in two main groups: flavonoids (e.g., anthocyanins, flavanols, flavanones, flavonols, flavonones, and isoflanones) and non-flavonoids (e.g., phenolic acids, coumarins, stilbenes, lignans, lignins and tannins) polyphenols. Such variations give them a wide range of biological and potential therapeutic activities such as antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and anticancer, among others. Their structures and functions are much discussed by previous researchers. This review provides a comprehensive overview on phenolic compounds structures and properties.

Biography:

Bachir Raho Ghalem has completed his PhD in 2011 from Sidi bel Abbes University. He is the Co-Director of Process Engineering and Chemistry of Solutions Laboratory, University of Mascara, Mascara, Algeria. He has published more than 50 papers in reputed journals and has been serving as an editorial board member of repute.