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Ellagitannins (sanguiin H-6, lambertianin C)
In vitro / AnimalMechanism of Action
Complex tannins hydrolysed to ellagic acid in the gut; potent astringent precipitating mucosal proteins; ellagic acid demonstrates antiproliferative and antimutagenic activity
Research Notes
BlackberryWestern
Sanguiin H-6 is the dominant ellagitannin in Rubus species. Ellagic acid metabolite (urolithin A) shows antiproliferative activity in preclinical cancer models. Astringent activity well established across traditional and pharmacological evidence.
Found In 1 Herb
3D Molecular Structure
Hydrolysable Tannin
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Ellagitannins (sanguiin H-6, lambertianin C)
Hydrolysable TanninAstringent polyphenols with wound-healing properties
Representative pattern: C₂₁H₁₈O₅
Atoms
Carbon
Oxygen
Related Compounds (Hydrolysable Tannin)
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