Abstract: The present invention discloses a method for producing trans-2-nonadecyl-4-hydroxymethyl-1,3-dioxolane comprising mixing alkanes and pyridinium chlorochromat for an oxidation reaction; obtaining a product by the oxidation reaction for processing an aldolization reaction and then purifying for obtaining a trans-2-nonadecyl-4-hydroxymethyl-1,3-dioxolane compound. According to the method of the present invention, it is able to promote the productivity and reduce the cost.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a method for producing trans-2-nonadecyl-4-hydroxymethyl-1,3-dioxolane comprising mixing alkanes and pyridinium chlorochromat for an oxidation reaction; obtaining a product by the oxidation reaction for processing an aldolization reaction and then purifying for obtaining a trans-2-nonadecyl-4-hydroxymethyl-1,3-dioxolane compound. According to the method of the present invention, it is able to promote the productivity and reduce the cost.

Abstract: Synergistic composition of Citrus sp. polymethoxyflavones (PMFs) with catechins of tea sp. and Lychee fruits in body weight management application.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a method for producing trans-2-nonadecyl-4-hydroxymethyl-1,3-dioxolane comprising mixing alkanes and pyridinium chlorochromat for an oxidation reaction; obtaining a product by the oxidation reaction for processing an aldolization reaction and then purifying for obtaining a trans-2-nonadecyl-4-hydroxymethyl-1,3-dioxolane compound. According to the method of the present invention, it is able to promote the productivity and reduce the cost.

Abstract: The invention discloses the uses of hydroxyl polymethoxylflavones and derivative thereof that are relative to inhibit adipogenesis and lower lipid accumulation, wherein the hydroxyl polymethoxylflavones is obtained from the peels of Citrus genus plants. Therefore, the hydroxyl polymethoxylflavones that of a therapeutically effective amount not only can be a medical compound for treatment obesity or fatty liver, but also can be a food element.

Abstract: The invention discloses the uses of hydroxyl polymethoxylflavones and derivative thereof that are relative to inhibit adipogenesis and lower lipid accumulation, wherein the hydroxyl polymethoxylflavones is obtained from the peels of Citrus genus plants. Therefore, the hydroxyl polymethoxylflavones that of a therapeutically effective amount not only can be a medical compound for treatment obesity or fatty liver, but also can be a food element.

Abstract: Provided herein are compositions enriched in polyhydroxylated polymethoxyflavones useful as dietary supplements, food additives, pharmaceutical compositions, nutraceutical compositions and cosmetic compositions.

Abstract: This invention relates to methods of treating and/or preventing nicotine or nicotine-derived compounds or estrogen induced breast cancer, which comprises administering to a subject an effective amount of a tea polyphenol. The invention uses catechins (such as epigallocatechin gallate (“EGCG”), epigallocatechin (“EGC”), epicatechin gallate (“ECG”), epicatechin (“EC”), gallocatechin gallate (“GCG”), gallocatechin (“GC”), catechin gallate (“CG”) and catechin (“C”)) in treating and/or preventing nicotine or nicotine-derived compounds or estrogen induced breast cancer.

Abstract: This invention relates to methods of aiding smoking cessation and/or treating and/or preventing smoking addition or methods of treating and/or preventing nicotine or nicotine-derived compounds or estrogen induced breast cancer, which comprises administering to a subject an effective amount of a tea polyphenol. The invention uses catechins (such as epigallocatechin gallate (“EGCG”), epigallocatechin (“EGC”), epicatechin gallate (“ECG”), epicatechin (“EC”), gallocatechin gallate (“GCG”), gallocatechin (“GC”), catechin gallate (“CG”) and catechin (“C”)) in aiding smoking cessation and/or treating and/or preventing smoking addition or treating and/or preventing nicotine or nicotine-derived compounds or estrogen induced breast cancer.

Abstract: Provided herein are compositions enriched in polyhydroxylated polymethoxyflavones useful as dietary supplements, food additives, pharmaceutical compositions, nutraceutical compositions and cosmetic compositions.

Abstract: Provided herein are methods of inducing apoptosis in cancer cells using neobritannilactone B (NAB) or acety neobritannilactone B (ANAB). Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions and methods for using NAB or ANAB to prevent or treat cancer in a mammal. Exemplary cancers include, for example, colon cancer, leukemia, and gastric cancer.