Mesh term Anthocyanins
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Glycosides
Pigments, Biological
Description
A group of FLAVONOIDS derived from FLAVONOLS, which lack the ketone oxygen at the 4-position. They are glycosylated versions of cyanidin, pelargonidin or delphinidin. The conjugated bonds result in blue, red, and purple colors in flowers of plants.Search for this term in our Faculty Database
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