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Protocyanin (cyanidin-3,5-diglucoside)

In vitro

Mechanism of Action

Characteristic blue pigment providing antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties; cytoprotective activity studied in ophthalmological applications

Research Notes

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Anthocyanin antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activity well established. Protocyanin specifically studied for ophthalmic cytoprotective effects. The unique blue colour results from pH-dependent and metal-ion-stabilised anthocyanin complexation.

Found In 1 Herb

3D Molecular Structure

Anthocyanin
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Protocyanin (cyanidin-3,5-diglucoside)

AnthocyaninBioactive phytochemical with therapeutic properties

Representative pattern: C₁₅H₁₀O₃

Atoms
Carbon
Oxygen

Related Compounds (Anthocyanin)

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