HYDROXYMETHYL FURFURAL IN CHINESE HERBAL MEDICINES: ITS FORMATION, PRESENCE, METABOLISM, BIOACTIVITIES AND IMPLICATIONS

Authors

  • Hui-feng Gao Shandong University
  • Xue-sen Wen Shandong University
  • Cory J. Xian University of South Australia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21010/ajtcam.v12i2.9

Keywords:

hydroxymethyl furfural, Chinese herbal medicine, Maillard reaction, caramelization.

Abstract

Hydroxymethyl furfural (HMF) is one of important intermediates formed in Maillard reaction and caramelization. It was found that HMF existed in many Chinese herbal medicines (CHMs) and accumulated during CHM processing. In recent years, increasing attention has been paid to its safety and actions in CHMs, which has led to many reports about different aspects of HMF. In this paper, previous and recent studies on HMF formation, its presence in CHMs, its metabolism and bioactivities, together with its implications for CHMs were summarized, with the purpose of contributing to a better understanding of CHMs.

Author Biographies

Hui-feng Gao, Shandong University

School of Pharmaceutical Sciences

Xue-sen Wen, Shandong University

School of Pharmaceutical Sciences

Cory J. Xian, University of South Australia

Sansom Institute for Health Research, School of Pharmacy and Medical Sciences

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Published

2015-03-07

How to Cite

Gao, H.- feng, Wen, X.- sen, & Xian, C. J. (2015). HYDROXYMETHYL FURFURAL IN CHINESE HERBAL MEDICINES: ITS FORMATION, PRESENCE, METABOLISM, BIOACTIVITIES AND IMPLICATIONS. African Journal of Traditional, Complementary and Alternative Medicines, 12(2), 43–54. https://doi.org/10.21010/ajtcam.v12i2.9

Issue

Vol. 12 No. 2 (2015)

Section

Review

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