Name | LEUCOCYANIDIN POLYMER |
Synonyms | leucocianidol LEUCOCYANIDOL LEUCOCYANIDIN POLYMER Flavan-3,3',4,4',5,7-hexol 3,3',4,4',5,7-HEXAHYDROXYFLAVANE (POLYMER) 2-(3,4-Dihydroxyphenyl)-3,4,5,7-chromantetrol 2-(3,4-Dihydroxyphenyl)-3,4-dihydro-2H-1-benzopyran-3,4,5,7-tetrol 2H-1-Benzopyran-3,4,5,7-tetrol, 2-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-3,4-dihydro |
CAS | 480-17-1 |
Molecular Formula | C15H14O7 |
Molar Mass | 306.27 |
In vivo study | Leucocyanidin (5 mg/day) exerts great protective effect against aspirin-induced gastric erosions in male Wistar rats of average weight 250 g (220-330 g). |
biological activity | Leucocyanidin is an active anti-ulcer ingredient extracted from an unripe plantain banana. Leucocyanidin showed a significant protective effect on aspirin-induced erosion in a rat model. |