Proanthocyanidins

Proanthocyanidin (Procyanidin) are a class of polyphenolic that are widely distributed in higher plants, consisted of an electrophilic flavanyl unit. Proanthocyanidin can be used as antioxidant and anti-cancers agent. Proanthocyanidin also exhibit anti-inflammatory, cardioprotective, antibacterial and antifungal properties, which can be used in the treatment of chronic venous insufficiency, capillary fragility, sunburn and retinopathy.[1].

Product Specifications

CAS Number

[20347-71-1]

UNSPSC

12352211

Hazard Statement

H315, H319, H335

Target

Bacterial; Fungal

Type

Natural Products

Related Pathways

Anti-infection

Applications

Cancer-programmed cell death

Field of Research

Cancer; Infection; Inflammation/Immunology; Cardiovascular Disease

Assay Protocol

https://www.medchemexpress.com/proanthocyanidins.html

Purity

99.20

Solubility

DMSO : 100 mg/mL (ultrasonic) |H2O : 5 mg/mL (ultrasonic; adjust pH to 11 with Na2CO3)

Smiles

[Proanthocyanidins]

Precautions

H315, H319, H335

References & Citations

[1]Kruger, Maria J, et al. Proanthocyanidins, anthocyanins and cardiovascular diseases. Food research international 2014 v.59 pp. 41-52|[2]Cos P, et al. Proanthocyanidins in health care: current and new trends. Curr Med Chem. 2004 May;11 (10) :1345-59.