Scientists shed light on mechanism behind beneficial effects of red wine; Compounds found in red wine have health benefits; Scientists are discovering the mechanisms by which a glass of wine keeps the doctor away.

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M2 PRESSWIRE-20 September 2004-NSF: Scientists shed light on mechanism behind beneficial effects of red wine; Compounds found in red wine have health benefits; Scientists are discovering the mechanisms by which a glass of wine keeps the doctor away(C)1994-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:09172004 ARLINGTON, Va.

- Scientists are a step closer to understanding the health benefits of drinking red wine. Researchers funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) and affiliated with the Salk Institute in San Diego, Calif., have succeeded in converting chalcone synthase, a biosynthetic protein enzyme found in all higher plants, into an efficient resveratrol synthase. Resveratrol, a beneficial component of red wine, is thought to contribute to the improved...