Proanthocyanidins

• Description:

  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].

• 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.

• Shipping Conditions:

  Room Temperature

• Storage Conditions:

  -20°C, 3 years; 4°C, 2 years (Powder)

• Scientific Category:

  Natural Products

• Clinical Information:

  Phase 4

• CAS Number:

  [20347-71-1]