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

Abstract: The present invention provides methods for preventing, treating, managing and/or ameliorating a condition associated with inflammation (e.g., an inflammatory disorder) or a symptom thereof, the methods comprising administering to a subject in need thereof an effective amount of a theaflavin composition and an effective amount of one or more therapies other than such a theaflavin composition. In particular, the present invention provides methods for preventing, treating, managing and/or ameliorating a condition associated with inflammation (e.g., an inflammatory disorder) or a symptom thereof, the methods comprising administering to a subject in need thereof an effective amount of a theaflavin composition, an effective amount of a glucosamine composition, and optionally one or more other therapies.

Abstract: Methods for reducing the concentration of reactive carbonyl species, for example, in thermally processed foods, including beverages, are provided herein.

Abstract: Methods for reducing the concentration of reactive carbonyl species, for example, in thermally processed foods, including beverages, are provided herein.

Abstract: In one aspect, the present invention provides compounds having formula I or IV as shown below: as further defined herein. In additional aspects, the present invention provides compositions and kits comprising the compounds of the invention and methods for their use, for example, for the prevention or treatment of a cancer.

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

Abstract: The present invention provides novel benzotropolone derivatives represented by the general formula: including neotheaflavate B and EGCGCa. The benzotropolone derivatives of the present invention are effective antioxidant and anti-inflammatory agents. The present invention also provides novel method of synthesizing benzotropolone compounds in high yields and method of treating inflammatory conditions using benzotropolone containing compounds.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods for management fat accumulation in an adipocyte using compositions comprising a polymethoxylated flavone fraction of at least one of 5,6,7,3?,4?-pentamethoxyflavone (sinensetin); 5,6,7,8,3?,4?-hexamethoxyflavone (nobiletin); 5,6,7,8,4?-pentamethoxyflavone (tangeretin); 5-hydroxy-6,7,8,3?,4?-pentamethoxyflavone (auranetin); 5-hydroxy-7,8,3?,4?-tetramethoxyflavone; 5,7-dihydroxy-6,8,3?,4?-tetramethoxyflavone; 5,7,8,3?,4?-pentamethoxyflavone; 5,7,8,4?-tetramethoxyflavone; 3,5,6,7,8,3?,4?-heptamethoxyflavone; 5-hydroxy-3,6,7,8,3?,4?-hexamethoxyflavone; 5-hydroxy-6,7,8,4?-tetramethoxyflavone; 5,6,7,4?-tetramethoxyflavone; 7-hydroxy-3,5,6,8,3?,4?-hexamethoxyflavone; or 7-hydroxy-3,5,6,3?,4?-pentamethoxyflavone. In certain embodiments, methods for preventing rebound weight gain in a subject who has experienced weight loss are provided.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel benzotropolone derivatives represented by the general formula: including neotheaflavate B and EGCGCa. The benzotropolone derivatives of the present invention are effective antioxidant and anti-inflammatory agents. The present invention also provides novel method of synthesizing benzotropolone compounds in high yields and method of treating inflammatory conditions using benzotropolone containing compounds.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel benzotropolone derivatives represented by the general formula: including neotheaflavate B and EGCGCa. The benzotropolone derivatives of the present invention are effective antioxidant and anti-inflammatory agents. The present invention also provides novel method of synthesizing benzotropolone compounds in high yields and method of treating inflammatory conditions using benzotropolone containing compounds.

Abstract: In one aspect, the present invention provides compounds having formula I or IV as shown below: as further defined herein. In additional aspects, the present invention provides compositions and kits comprising the compounds of the invention and methods for their use, for example, for the prevention or treatment of a cancer.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel benzotropolone derivatives represented by the general formula: including neotheaflavate B and EGCGCa. The benzotropolone derivatives of the present invention are effective antioxidant and anti-inflammatory agents. The present invention also provides novel method of synthesizing benzotropolone compounds in high yields and method of treating inflammatory conditions using benzotropolone containing compounds.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods by which hyperaccumulation of metals in plant shoots is induced by exposure to inducing agents. Hyperaccumulation occurs as part of a two-step process in which metals are first accumulated into plant roots; subsequent transport to plant shoots is induced by exposure to the agent. In preferred embodiments, manipulations that increase availability of metals to the plant are employed prior to application of the inducing agent. Effective inducing agents include conditions of low pH, chelators, herbicides, and high levels of heavy metals. Other phytotoxic agents are also useful. Application of multiple inducing agents results in synergistic effects.

Abstract: A process for the removal of metal ions from solution and means for effecting such removal are described. The process is based on the hydroponic growth of sunflowers, terrestrial turfgrasses and/or members of the family Brassicaceae in solutions containing one or more metal ions. Metal ions can be efficiently removed from solutions by passing these solutions through the root biomass of these terrestrial plants. Receptacles containing the plants are also part of the invention.