Hirsutidin is an
O-methylated anthocyanidin The O-methylated flavonoids or methoxyflavonoids are flavonoids with methylations on hydroxyl groups (methoxy bonds). O-methylation has an effect on the solubility of flavonoids.
Enzymes
O-methylated flavonoids formation implies the presence of spe ...
, a chemical compound belonging to the anthocyanins. It can be found in ''
Catharanthus roseus
''Catharanthus roseus'', commonly known as bright eyes, Cape periwinkle, graveyard plant, Madagascar periwinkle, old maid, pink periwinkle, rose periwinkle, is a species of flowering plant in the family Apocynaceae. It is native and endemic to M ...
'' (Madagascar periwinkle) where it is the prominent compound in petals and can also be found in
callus
A callus is an area of thickened and sometimes hardened skin that forms as a response to repeated friction, pressure, or other irritation. Since repeated contact is required, calluses are most often found on the feet and hands, but they may o ...
cultures.
Glycosides
3-O-(6-O-
p-coumaroyl)
glucoside
A glucoside is a glycoside that is derived from glucose. Glucosides are common in plants, but rare in animals. Glucose is produced when a glucoside is hydrolysed by purely chemical means, or decomposed by fermentation or enzymes.
The name was ...
of hirsutidin can also be found in ''Catharanthus roseus''.
Anthocyanins in Catharanthus roseus in vivo and in vitro: a review, Anna Piovan and Raffaella Filippini, 2007
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References
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