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Bioactive Phytochemicals and Antioxidant Properties of the Grains and Sprouts of Colored Wheat Genotypes

Molecules, 2018
The grains and sprouts of colored wheat genotypes (having blue, purple and yellow colored grains) contain specific anthocyanidins, such as pelargonidin and cyanidin derivatives, that produce beneficial health effects. The objective of the presented study
Oksana Sytar, Paulina Bośko, Marek Živčák, Marian Brestic, Iryna Smetanska   +4 more
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Anthocyanin Pigments: Beyond Aesthetics

Molecules, 2020
Anthocyanins are polyphenol compounds that render various hues of pink, red, purple, and blue in flowers, vegetables, and fruits. Anthocyanins also play significant roles in plant propagation, ecophysiology, and plant defense mechanisms.
Bindhu Alappat, Jayaraj Alappat
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Comparative Analysis of Anthocyanin Compositions and Starch Physiochemical Properties of Purple-Fleshed Sweetpotato “Xuzishu8” in Desert Regions of China

Frontiers in Plant Science, 2022
The present study was undertaken to determine the scope of sweetpotato cultivation in arid regions of China. For this purpose, we investigated yield, anthocyanin compositions and physicochemical properties of starch in purple-fleshed sweetpotato (PFSP ...
Hui Yan, Hui Yan, Yungang Zhang, Muhammad Qadir Ahmad, Yaju Liu, Meng Kou, Meng Ma, Chen Li, Mohamed Hamed Arisha, Wei Tang, Wei Tang, Xin Wang, Runfei Gao, Weihan Song, Zongyun Li, Qiang Li, Qiang Li   +16 more
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Flavonoids and Other Polyphenols Act as Epigenetic Modifiers in Breast Cancer. [PDF]

, 2020
Breast cancer is a common cancer that occurs due to different epigenetic alterations and genetic mutations. Various epidemiological studies have demonstrated an inverse correlation between breast cancer incidence and flavonoid intake.
Anwar, Hina, Badgeley, Aja, Lakshmikuttyamma, Ashakumary, Lawrence, Katharine, Murphy, Paige, Selvakumar, Priyanga, Sharma, Urvashi   +6 more
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Molecular identification of 1-Cys peroxiredoxin and anthocyanidin/flavonol 3galactosyltransferase from proanthocyanidin-rich young fruits of persimmon ( Thunb.) [PDF]

, 2009
Fruits of persimmon (Diospyros kaki Thunb.) accumulate large amounts of proanthocyanidins (PAs) in the early stages of development. Astringent (A)-type fruits remain rich in soluble PAs even after they reach full-mature stage, whereas non-astringent (NA)-
Ayako Ikegami, Takashi Akagi, Daniel Potter, Masahiko Yamada, Akihiko Sato, Keizo Yonemori, Akira Kitajima, Kentaro Inoue, J Bogs, D Bowles, GE Crooks, I Debeaujon, L Deluc, KJ Dietz, KJ Dietz, RA Dixon, CM Gachon, F Gama, L Gu, H Gu, KL Guan, E Haslam, C Haslekas, V Hecht, A Ikegami, A Ikegami, A Ikegami, A Ikegami, P Jones, R Koes, A Kubo, L Lepiniec, ML Lewis, YG Li, L Li, UV Mallavadhani, K Marinova, M Mato, T Matsuo, KD Miller, S Nagashima, N Nesi, W Offen, Y Pang, LJ Porter, L Pourcel, R Requejo, N Rouhier, AD Sarma, H Shao, RA Stacy, RAP Stacy, T Suzuki, S Taira, S Taira, T Tanaka, GJ Tanner, T Terrier, JD Thompson, L Tian, T Tohge, K Ushijima, CY Wan, DY Xie, DY Xie, K Yonekura-Sakakibara, O Yu   +66 more
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Extraction, Quantification and Characterization Techniques for Anthocyanin Compounds in Various Food Matrices—A Review

Horticulturae, 2022
Anthocyanins are water-soluble pigments characterized by various intense colors found in fruits and vegetables. Scientific studies have shown growing evidence to support their health benefits.
Oana Emilia Constantin, Daniela Ionela Istrati   +1 more
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Analysis of phenolic compounds of dabai (Canarium odontophyllum Miq.) fruits by high-performance liquid chromatography. [PDF]

, 2012
Dabai (Canarium odontophyllum Miq.) fruit is a popular seasonal indigenous fruit of Sarawak, Malaysia that is always appreciated as an exotic fruit by the local community.
Azlan, Azrina, Chew, Lye Yee, Ismail, Amin, Khoo, Hock Eng, Lau, Cheng Yuon   +4 more
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Review on the biosynthesis of anthocyanidins and proanthocyanidins in rice and their impact on rice quality

浙江大学学报. 农业与生命科学版
Anthocyanidins and proanthocyanidins have important health benefits for the human body. Anthocyanidins are present mainly as glycosylated or acetylated anthocyanins in nature, and proanthocyanidins exist in the form of polymers, with a wide variety of ...
ZHOU Yufeng, XIE Huifang, SUN Yuxuan, JIANG Shuo, WU Dianxing, SHU Xiaoli   +5 more
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Inhibition of nitric oxide biosynthesis by anthocyanin fraction of blackberry extract. [PDF]

, 2006
Anthocyanins are natural colorant belonging to the flavonoid family, widely distributed among flowers, fruits, and vegetables. Some flavonoids have been found to possess anticarcinogenic, cytotoxic, cytostatic, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory ...
CUZZOCREA S, DUGO P, PERGOLA C, ROSSI, ANTONIETTA, SAUTEBIN, LIDIA   +4 more
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Investigation of Antioxidant Activity of M.comminus L. from Turkey due to its Essential Oil Composition and Polyphenolic Content

Journal of the Turkish Chemical Society, Section A: Chemistry, 2016
In this study, it is aimed to investigate the chemical composition of the essential oils, antioxidant activity, and polyphenol content of methanol extracts of M.comminus L. leaves and berries. M.comminus L. Plant was collected from Yalova, Marmara region
Belma Hasdemir, Hasniye Yaşa, Hülya Çelik Onar, Ayşe Sergüzel Yusufoğlu   +3 more
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