Review Flavonoids: its chemical characteristics and applications

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O. Cartaya

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The main structural characteristics of flavonoids and its methods of separation and identification are shown in this paper. These compounds present different functions in plants as animal attractants or as protective agents; besides, some flavonoids present antioxidant activity which is related to human health.

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Cartaya, O. (2013). Review Flavonoids: its chemical characteristics and applications. Cultivos Tropicales, 22(2), 5–14. Retrieved from https://ediciones.inca.edu.cu/index.php/ediciones/article/view/699
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