Optimization of Ultrasound-Assisted Extraction of Phloretin and Other Phenolic Compounds from Apple Tree Leaves (<i>Malus domestica</i> Borkh.) and Comparison of Different Cultivars from Estonia

• Main Authors: Sana Ben-Othman (Author), Hedi Kaldmäe (Author), Reelika Rätsep (Author), Uko Bleive (Author), Alar Aluvee (Author), Toonika Rinken (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: MDPI AG, 2021-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Polyphenolic compounds, plant secondary metabolites essential for plant survival, are known for their high antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activity. In addition, several polyphenols, such as phloretin, also have potential antiviral effects, making these compounds potential ingredients of biofuncti...