Procyanidin B2

Procyanidin B2 is a lipid of Polyketides (PK) class. The involved functions are known as conjugation, Methylation, Excretory function, enzyme activity and sulfatase activity. Procyanidin b2 often locates in Blood, Epidermis and Upper Gastrointestinal Tract. The associated genes with Procyanidin B2 are NR5A2 gene, HRAS wt Allele, CFB gene, PTGS2 gene and MAPK8 gene.

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PMIDJournalPublished DateAuthorTitle
10469619Carcinogenesis1999Zhao J et al.Anti-tumor-promoting activity of a polyphenolic fraction isolated from grape seeds in the mouse skin two-stage initiation-promotion protocol and identification of procyanidin B5-3'-gallate as the most effective antioxidant constituent.
18310679Cardiovasc. Res.2008Lee KW et al.Cocoa procyanidins inhibit expression and activation of MMP-2 in vascular smooth muscle cells by direct inhibition of MEK and MT1-MMP activities.
22378733Am. J. Clin. Nutr.2012Ottaviani JI et al.Intake of dietary procyanidins does not contribute to the pool of circulating flavanols in humans.
12376625Plant Physiol.2002Abrahams S et al.Identification and biochemical characterization of mutants in the proanthocyanidin pathway in Arabidopsis.