Catechin (+)

(+)-Catechin

(+)-Catechin is an antioxidant flavonoid that has been found in V. vinifera and has diverse biological activities. It inhibits COX-1 and lipid peroxidation induced by AAPH. (+)-Catechin inhibits the proliferation of MCF-7 and MDA-MB-231 breast cancer cells and the binding of estradiol to the estrogen receptor and progesterone receptor.

(+)-(2R,3S)-catechin | (+)-Cianidanol | (+)-trans-3,3,4,5,7-pentahydroxy flavane | (-)-epicatechin | 2-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-3,4-dihydro-2H-chromene-3,5,7-triol | D-(+)-catechin | D-catechin | D-catechol | catechin | catechin hydrate | catechine | catechinic acid | catechol | cathechin