Kukoamines Explained

Kukoamines are chemicals that are present in some plants including Lycium chinense, potatoes, and tomatoes.^{[1] [2] [3]} The most prevalent example is kukoamine A; others include kukoamine B, C, and D.^{[4] [5] [6]}

Chemically, kukoamines are catechols and also dihydrocaffeic acid derivatives of polyamines.^[3]

Notes and References

1. Book: Lim, T. K.. Edible Medicinal and Non-Medicinal Plants: Volume 12 Modified Stems, Roots, Bulbs. 2016-02-11. Springer. 9783319260655. en.
2. Web site: Kukoamines Found in Potatoes. cabi.org. 2017-04-07.
3. 10.1021/jf050298i. 15969534. Dihydrocaffeoyl Polyamines (Kukoamine and Allies) in Potato (Solanum tuberosum) Tubers Detected during Metabolite Profiling. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 53. 13. 5461–6. 2005. Parr. Adrian J.. Mellon. Fred A.. Colquhoun. Ian J.. Davies. Howard V..
4. , entry for kukoamine B
5. , entry for kukoamine C
6. , entry for kukoamine D