BioFactors, the Journal of the International Union of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, has published a Special Issue “Resveratrol and Pterostilbene” guest edited by Chi-Tang Ho, Department of Food Science at Rutgers University. Resveratrol is a stilbenoid, a natural phenol that is produced in a plant in the event of physical injury or as an antimicrobial and antifungal agent (phytoalexin) when it is infected with bacteria or fungi. Grapes, blueberries, raspberries, mulberries and many other plants are a natural source of stilbenoids.
The recent article in Advanced Science News “Antioxidants: Wonder drugs or quackery” discussed the namesake review by Editor-in-Chief of BioFactors Angelo Azzi, Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts University. The review focused on the latest developments, controversies, and media coverage in antioxidant research, as antioxidants were attributed many health benefits but the evidence for many claims is still inconclusive. However, he concluded that even though antioxidants are not wonder drugs many claim them to be, they are yet valuable biofactors with potentially positive health benefits.
This Special Issue is a collection of 7 review articles that summarize the most recent resveratrol and pterostibene research:
Oral delivery system enhanced the bioavailability of stilbenes: Resveratrol and pterostilbene
Ru‐Min Peng, Guan‐Ru Lin, Yuwen Ting, Jing‐Yu Hu
Metabolism and pharmacokinetics of resveratrol and pterostilbene
Pei Wang, Shengmin Sang
Chemoprevention by resveratrol and pterostilbene: Targeting on epigenetic regulation
Pei‐Sheng Lee, Yi‐Shiou Chiou, Chi‐Tang Ho, Min‐Hsiung Pan
Role of resveratrol in regulation of cellular defense systems against oxidative stress
Van‐Long Truong, Mira Jun, Woo‐Sik Jeong
Antiobesity molecular mechanisms of action: Resveratrol and pterostilbene
Min‐Hsiung Pan, Jia‐Ching Wu, Chi‐Tang Ho, Ching‐Shu Lai
Targeting cancer stem cells and signaling pathways by resveratrol and pterostilbene
Lingling Zhang, Xiang Wen, Mengmeng Li, Shiming Li, Hui Zhao
Effect of resveratrol and pterostilbene on aging and longevity
Yi‐Rong Li, Shiming Li, Chi‐Chien Lin
Resveratrol, pterostilbene, and dementia
Klaus W. Lange, Shiming Li
