Fustin
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Fustin is a flavanonol
, a type of flavonoid. It can be found in young fustic (Cotinus coggygria) and in the lacquer tree (Toxicodendron vernicifluum, aka Rhus verniciflua).
Fustin shows protective effects on 6-hydroxydopamine-induced neuronal cell death.
Fustin is also known as "dihydrofisetin"; see Fisetin
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Fustin possesses stereoisomers : (-)-Fustin and (+)-Fustin.
Flavanonol
The flavanonols are a class of flavonoids that use the 3-hydroxy-2,3-dihydro-2-phenylchromen-4-one backbone.Some examples include:* Taxifolin...
, a type of flavonoid. It can be found in young fustic (Cotinus coggygria) and in the lacquer tree (Toxicodendron vernicifluum, aka Rhus verniciflua).
Fustin shows protective effects on 6-hydroxydopamine-induced neuronal cell death.
Fustin is also known as "dihydrofisetin"; see Fisetin
Fisetin
Fisetin is a flavonol, a structurally distinct chemical substance that belongs to the flavonoid group of polyphenols. It can be found in many plants, where it serves as a colouring agent...
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Fustin possesses stereoisomers : (-)-Fustin and (+)-Fustin.