Betacyanins
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.
Year introduced: 2006
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Tree Number(s): D02.092.877.233.500, D02.675.276.136.500, D03.132.124.500, D03.383.621.080.500, D12.125.072.050.875.064.500
MeSH Unique ID: D050859
Entry Terms:
- Betacyanin
- Betanins
- Betanidins
- Betanidin
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