Silymarin Puzzle

The goal of this book is to provide up to date information about silymarin chemistry, biochemistry and molecular mechanisms of protective actions of this phytochemical with a special emphasis to its vitagene- and transcription factor-modulating properties. Silymarin applications in human diseases, including hepatoprotection, neuroprotection, anti-diabetic, anti-arthritis and other protective activities are reviewed. Immunomodulating, anti-inflammatory, anti-toxic protective activities of silymarin are characterised in detail. Practical applications of silymarin in poultry and animal industry with a special emphasis on its protective roles in gut health maintenance are also presented.

Product details

• Authors: Anton Surai, Peter F Surai, Peter F. Surai, Anton Surai, Peter Surai
• Publisher: de Gruyter Brill
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 28.06.2023
• EAN: 9789086863914
• ISBN: 978-90-8686-391-4
• No. of pages: 556
• Dimensions: 170 mm x 240 mm x 29 mm
• Weight: 862 g
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History; Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Biology > Agriculture, horticulture; forestry, fishing, food