Procyanidin B4 Explained

Procyanidin B4 is a B type proanthocyanidin.

Procyanidin-B4 is a catechin-(4α→8)-epicatechin dimer. It is found in the litchi pericarp,[1] in grape seeds,[2] and, along with 4-cis-isomer of procyanidin B4, in beer.[3]

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Notes and References

  1. http://cat.inist.fr/?aModele=afficheN&cpsidt=18403041 Immunomodulatory and anticancer activities of flavonoids extracted from litchi (Litchi chinensis Sonn.) pericarp. Mouming Zhao; Bao Yang; Jinshui Wang; Yang Liu; Limei Yu; Yueming Jiang, 2007
  2. Catechin and proanthocyanidin B4 from grape seeds prevent doxorubicin-induced toxicity in cardiomyocytes . 10.1016/j.ejphar.2008.06.068 . European Journal of Pharmacology . 4 September 2008 . 591 . 1 . 96–101 . Du . Yu . Lou . Hongxiang . 18611398 .
  3. http://www.agr.kuleuven.ac.be/lmt/labolmc/DOCS/Delcour.htm Structure elucidation of proanthocyanidins: Direct synthesis and isolation from Pilsener beer. Jan Delcour, 1985

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