Kvasny Prum. 2017; 63(4): 164-172 | DOI: 10.18832/kp201719

Prenylated Flavonoids as Valuable Biologically Active Compounds from HopsPeer-reviewed article

Jakub NEŠPOR, Vojtěch HANKO, Marcel KARABÍN, Lukáš JELÍNEK, Pavel DOSTÁLEK
Ústav biotechnologie, Vysoká škola chemicko-technologická v Praze, Technická 5, 166 28 Praha 6 / Department of Biotechnology, University of Chemistry and Technology, Prague, Technická 5, Praha 6, 166 28, Czech Republic

Hop cones contain a number of important compounds, which are frequently used in the brewing industry. Recently, an increasing interest has been raised in using hops also for other purposes, particularly in the pharmaceutical industry. The group of prenylated flavonoids belongs to compounds with pharmaceutical potential. They display anticancer, cardiovascular, antioxidant, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory and oestrogenic effects, which have a positive impact on human health. This study presents the current knowledge about the biological effects exploitable in the pharmaceutical industry.

Keywords: hops, biological activity, xanthohumol, 8-prenylnaringenin, health effects

Received: April 19, 2017; Accepted: June 8, 2017; Published: August 15, 2017 

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