interflavan

English

Etymology

inter- +‎ flavan

Adjective

interflavan (not comparable)

  1. (organic chemistry) Between flavan groups.
    • 2015 December 30, “Cranberry Flavonoids Modulate Cariogenic Properties of Mixed-Species Biofilm through Exopolysaccharides-Matrix Disruption”, in PLOS ONE‎, →DOI:
      Proanthocyanidins (PACs) in cranberry are predominantly found in oligomeric forms (up to 13 monomeric units) with at least one A-type double interflavan linkage [epicatechin-(4β→8, 2β→O→7)-epicatechin] between the lower or lowest two units of the oligomer.
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