Application

(-)-Epicatechin has been used: to examine its biological effects in cell lines from human gender-specific cancers to study its antiviral activity to test its ability to regenerate thisenzymatic activitybothin vitroat the isolated MPO−H₂O₂−Cl-system andex vivoin human polymorphonuclear leukocytes (PMNs)

Biochem/physiol Actions

This antioxidant is found in chocolate. (-)-Epicatechin is linked with cardiovascular effects. It is considered as a dependable standard due to its availability in cacao seeds and cocoa products. The halogenating activity of myeloperoxidase can be restored by (-)-epicatechin.

General description

Epicatechin is a flavanol, that belongs to the class of secondary, polyphenolic plant metabolites.

Packaging

1, 5 mg in glass bottle