Interaction of flavanoids with peptides and proteins and conformations of dimeric flavanoids in solution.

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Summary

Although the physiological roles of tannins and related polyphenols in plants have not yet been clarified, their ability to form complexes with proteins or related biopolymers has been correlated with some protection of the plants from predators such as animals, insects, and microbes.

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review
Published
1999-01-01
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Keywords

Polyphenol, Proanthocyanidin, Chemistry, Hydrolyzable Tannin, Tannin

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