Biosynthetic Pathway of Proanthocyanidins in Major Cash Crops
Proanthocyanidins (PAs) are a group of oligomers or polymers composed of monomeric flavanols. They offer many benefits for human fitness, such as antioxidant, anticancer, and anti-inflammatory activities. To date, three types of PA have been observed in nature: procyanidins, propelargonidins, and pr...
Main Authors: | , |
---|---|
Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
Published: |
MDPI AG
2021-08-01
|
Series: | Plants |
Subjects: | |
Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2223-7747/10/9/1792 |