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Antimicrobial activity of flavan-3-ols and oligomeric proanthocyanidins from pea seed coats and grape seeds against food and gut bacteria
DownloadFall 2017
Proanthocyanidins and their monomeric subunits flavan-3-ols belong to the polyphenol group of flavonoids. They have been proposed to exert health promoting effects against cancer, Type 2 diabetes and coronary disease among other conditions. These health promoting effects are believed to be...
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Fall 2011
Flavonoids are a large group of plant secondary metabolites. Three main subclasses of flavonoids are anthocyanins, flavonols, and proanthocyanidins (PAs). In order to improve our understanding of flavonoid biosynthesis and accumulation, and their roles in fruits and seeds, we studied the...
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Proanthocyanidins and Glucose Homeostasis: An Analysis of Bioavailability and Mechanisms in Rats
DownloadFall 2015
Proanthocyanidins (PAC) belong to a highly consumed class of flavonoids and their consumption has been linked to beneficial effects on glycemic control in type 2 diabetes. However, limited gastrointestinal absorption occurs due to the structure complexity of polymeric PAC and the mechanisms by...