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Nutrients and Nutraceuticals from Vitis vinifera L. Pomace: Biological Activities, Valorization, and Potential Applications

Wine production generates millions of tons of grape pomace (the leftover skins, seeds, and stems) annually, which has traditionally been discarded as waste. This review shows that grape pomace is actually rich in valuable nutrients and compounds like polyphenols and fiber that provide significant health benefits including antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and disease-fighting properties. By using grape pomace in functional foods, supplements, and cosmetics, the wine industry can reduce waste while creating sustainable products that promote human health.

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Vinigrol Tricyclic Scaffold Biosynthesis Employs an Atypical Terpene Cyclase and a Multipotent Cyclization Cascade

Scientists have discovered how a fungus produces vinigrol, a complex molecule with potential health benefits including lowering blood pressure and reducing inflammation. Using advanced computational tools and genetic engineering, researchers identified the specific genes and enzymes the fungus uses to build this molecule’s intricate three-ring structure. By modifying a key enzyme, they were able to create an entirely new diterpene molecule that doesn’t exist in nature, demonstrating the potential to engineer biological systems to produce novel medicinal compounds.

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