Research Progress of the Biosynthesis, Abiotic Stress Regulation and Physiological Functions in Plant Polyphenols

Plant-derived polyphenols belong to a class of secondary metabolites characterized by phenolic hydroxyl structures in plant tissues. Their biosynthesis is mediated by the shikimic acid, phenylpropanoid and flavonoid pathways. The biosynthesis and accumulation of plant polyphenols are influenced by a...

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Main Authors: Zhenjia TAI, Xinhui WANG, Xuejian SONG, Zhiming LI, Dongjie ZHANG, Zhijiang LI
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author Zhenjia TAI
Xinhui WANG
Xuejian SONG
Zhiming LI
Dongjie ZHANG
Zhijiang LI
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Xinhui WANG
Xuejian SONG
Zhiming LI
Dongjie ZHANG
Zhijiang LI
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description Plant-derived polyphenols belong to a class of secondary metabolites characterized by phenolic hydroxyl structures in plant tissues. Their biosynthesis is mediated by the shikimic acid, phenylpropanoid and flavonoid pathways. The biosynthesis and accumulation of plant polyphenols are influenced by abiotic stress factors. Applying suitable abiotic stress conditions, such as illumination, temperature, salt, and heavy metal ions could enhance the expression and activity levels of polyphenol biosynthetic enzymes, thereby promoting the synthesis and accumulation of polyphenols and resulting in richness of bioactive components. Plant polyphenols exhibit physiological functions, including antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anticancer, antibacterial, and blood sugar regulation. Firstly, the structure and classification of plant polyphenols are reviewed, along with their biosynthetic pathways and related enzymes; subsequently, the effects of various non-biological stress factors on their biosynthesis are discussed. Finally, their physiological functions and mechanisms of action are summarized, which aims to provide new insights for enriching plant polyphenol resources and enhancing specific functions through non-biological stress methods.
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spelling doaj-art-a66e2b663e3a435097e50717c8ff85c32025-08-20T03:43:55ZzhoThe editorial department of Science and Technology of Food IndustryShipin gongye ke-ji1002-03062025-08-01461542543410.13386/j.issn1002-0306.20240803042024080304-15Research Progress of the Biosynthesis, Abiotic Stress Regulation and Physiological Functions in Plant PolyphenolsZhenjia TAI0Xinhui WANG1Xuejian SONG2Zhiming LI3Dongjie ZHANG4Zhijiang LI5College of Food, Heilongjiang Bayi Agricultural University, Daqing 163319, ChinaCollege of Food, Heilongjiang Bayi Agricultural University, Daqing 163319, ChinaCollege of Food, Heilongjiang Bayi Agricultural University, Daqing 163319, ChinaCollege of Food, Heilongjiang Bayi Agricultural University, Daqing 163319, ChinaCollege of Food, Heilongjiang Bayi Agricultural University, Daqing 163319, ChinaCollege of Food, Heilongjiang Bayi Agricultural University, Daqing 163319, ChinaPlant-derived polyphenols belong to a class of secondary metabolites characterized by phenolic hydroxyl structures in plant tissues. Their biosynthesis is mediated by the shikimic acid, phenylpropanoid and flavonoid pathways. The biosynthesis and accumulation of plant polyphenols are influenced by abiotic stress factors. Applying suitable abiotic stress conditions, such as illumination, temperature, salt, and heavy metal ions could enhance the expression and activity levels of polyphenol biosynthetic enzymes, thereby promoting the synthesis and accumulation of polyphenols and resulting in richness of bioactive components. Plant polyphenols exhibit physiological functions, including antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anticancer, antibacterial, and blood sugar regulation. Firstly, the structure and classification of plant polyphenols are reviewed, along with their biosynthetic pathways and related enzymes; subsequently, the effects of various non-biological stress factors on their biosynthesis are discussed. Finally, their physiological functions and mechanisms of action are summarized, which aims to provide new insights for enriching plant polyphenol resources and enhancing specific functions through non-biological stress methods.http://www.spgykj.com/cn/article/doi/10.13386/j.issn1002-0306.2024080304plant polyphenolsbiosynthesisabiotic stress regulationantioxidantanti-inflammatoryanticancerantibacterialregulating blood sugar
spellingShingle Zhenjia TAI
Xinhui WANG
Xuejian SONG
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Dongjie ZHANG
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Research Progress of the Biosynthesis, Abiotic Stress Regulation and Physiological Functions in Plant Polyphenols
Shipin gongye ke-ji
plant polyphenols
biosynthesis
abiotic stress regulation
antioxidant
anti-inflammatory
anticancer
antibacterial
regulating blood sugar
title Research Progress of the Biosynthesis, Abiotic Stress Regulation and Physiological Functions in Plant Polyphenols
title_full Research Progress of the Biosynthesis, Abiotic Stress Regulation and Physiological Functions in Plant Polyphenols
title_fullStr Research Progress of the Biosynthesis, Abiotic Stress Regulation and Physiological Functions in Plant Polyphenols
title_full_unstemmed Research Progress of the Biosynthesis, Abiotic Stress Regulation and Physiological Functions in Plant Polyphenols
title_short Research Progress of the Biosynthesis, Abiotic Stress Regulation and Physiological Functions in Plant Polyphenols
title_sort research progress of the biosynthesis abiotic stress regulation and physiological functions in plant polyphenols
topic plant polyphenols
biosynthesis
abiotic stress regulation
antioxidant
anti-inflammatory
anticancer
antibacterial
regulating blood sugar
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