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This editorial discusses recent advances in the chemical and pharmacological understanding of plant polyphenols.

Editorial: Plant polyphenols: new chemical and pharmacological approaches

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Editorial reveals therapeutic potential of plant polyphenols in various health conditions, suggesting future research directions.

This editorial discusses recent advances in the chemical and pharmacological understanding of plant polyphenols.
Summarizes findings from seven articles including systematic reviews, meta-analyses, and experimental studies.
Highlights contributions related to curcumin, quercetin, and other plant-derived compounds.
Emphasizes the integration of chemical characterization with pharmacological insight.
Curcumin shows protective effects against reproductive toxicity and improves neuroprotection in rodent models.
Quercetin is linked to antidepressant effects and modulation of neuropsychiatric health.
Emerging plant sources like Plukenetia volubilis are highlighted for their antimicrobial properties.

Boylan et al. (2026) studied this question.

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