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Betacyanins  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • Conjugates of betalamic acid with cyclo-dopa, both of which derive from TYROSINE. They appear similar to INDOLES but are biosynthesized by a different path and contain N+. Members are red or violet COLORING AGENTS found in the Caryophyllales order of PLANTS and some BASIDIOMYCETES. Glycosylated betanidin. Aglycone.

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Synonym(s)

  • Betacyanin

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-XX9N9W0F-Q

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