Not exact matches
Over time, in all three species,
plant protein families that originally assisted in self - defense
against disease and other
stresses developed into the digestive enzymes we see today, genetic clues suggest.
These proteins are involved in
plant stress responses in general, particularly in defense
against pathogen attack.
The scientists could demonstrate the potential of the protein arrays in the context of
plant hormone signaling pathways, which, for example, mediate responses to drought
stress or
against pathogens.
Adaptogen herbs are a class of healing
plants that are very powerful in protecting
against stress.
Resveratrol is an active bioflavonoid that occurs naturall in certain
plants to protect themselves
against environmental
stresses.
Plants evolved resveratrol to defend
against stress, infection and the harsh damaging effects of being exposed to the sun's ultraviolet rays.
These beneficial anti-inflammatory
plant compounds protect
against oxidative
stress, and are also credited with anticancer, anti-diabetic, anti-obesity, and anti-allergic properties.
... cocoa flavanols (
plant chemicals protecting
against oxidative
stress) have a host of benefits, including the potential to decrease the risk of cardiovascular disease.
Concentrated in the root of the ginseng
plant are chemicals called ginsenosides, which can boost the immune system, stimulate the central nervous system and protect
against the effects of
stress.