ReviewMolecules (Basel, Switzerland)2020
Anthocyanin Pigments: Beyond Aesthetics.
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135 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 366 citations in OpenAlex.
- Beneficial effects of a high-anthocyanin diet versus a Westernized diet on colorectal cancer risk: a systematic review.Frontiers in immunology · 2026Pooled it
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- Metabolomic variation associated with coloration in purple-fleshed sweet potato storage roots under different substrate conditions.Food chemistry: X · 2026Article
- Anthocyanin Fluorescence for Monitoring Oxidation of the Chokeberry Fruit During Drying and Storage of Fruit Lyophilizates.Food science & nutrition · 2026Article
- Association analysis of color characteristics, anthocyanin profiles, and antioxidant capacity in purple/black agricultural products based on targeted metabolomics.Food chemistry: X · 2026Article
- Anthocyanin accumulation in fruit crops: a multi-layered regulatory network integrating molecular, epigenetic, hormonal and environmental regulation.Molecular biology reports · 2026Review
- Transcription factor MdMYB6L represses anthocyanin biosynthesis of apple skin at low-altitude regions.Plant cell reports · 2026Article
- Chemical composition, in vitro color reconstruction, and bee vision modeling regarding anthocyanins and other phenolics from the flowers of Petrea macrostachya and Petrea volubilis.Journal of plant research · 2026Article
- TheFood chemistry. Molecular sciences · 2026Article
- Long non-coding RNA RsLNC2361 positively regulate anthocyanin accumulation in radish.BMC plant biology · 2026Article
- Coordinated changes in anthocyanins and cuticular wax during leaf color transition in Rosa chinensis.Scientific reports · 2026Article
- Beyond Antioxidants: The Microbial Metabolic Landscape of Anthocyanins and Their Downstream Health Implications.Nutrients · 2026Review
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- Ripening- and Season-Dependent Variation in Polyphenolic Compounds and the Antioxidant Capacity of Sour Cherry (Antioxidants (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Fermentation and chemical composition as determinants of genetic and biochemical variation in cocoa (Theobroma cacao L.) bean colour.Scientific reports · 2026Article
- Multiple transcription factors and genes jointly regulate the light-dependent flavonoid biosynthesis mechanism of stem color in Hydrangea macrophylla.BMC plant biology · 2026Article
- Chitosan Electrospun Membranes Possess Natural pH-Responsive Indicators for Smart Real-Time Spoilage Detection of Shrimp.Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Anthocyanin (ATH)-incorporating polyvinylpyrrolidone-ethyl cellulose-(2-hydroxypropyl)-β-cyclodextrin (PVP-EC-BCD) nanofiber-based pH sensor for ocular pH detection during accidental chemical spills.Nanoscale advances · 2026Article
- The PrFRS2-PrMYB75a module regulates petal coloration in flare tree peony (Horticulture research · 2026Article
- The RcMYB308-RcEGL1 module regulates cyanidin accumulation by targeting the RcF3'H promoter in pink roses.BMC plant biology · 2026Article
75 more citing papers are in PubMed but not listed here.
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Abstract
Anthocyanins are polyphenol compounds that render various hues of pink, red, purple, and blue in flowers, vegetables, and fruits. Anthocyanins also play significant roles in plant propagation, ecophysiology, and plant defense mechanisms. Structurally, anthocyanins are anthocyanidins modified by sugars and acyl acids. Anthocyanin colors are susceptible to pH, light, temperatures, and metal ions. The stability of anthocyanins is controlled by various factors, including inter and intramolecular complexations. Chromatographic and spectrometric methods have been extensively used for the extraction, isolation, and identification of anthocyanins. Anthocyanins play a major role in the pharmaceutical; nutraceutical; and food coloring, flavoring, and preserving industries. Research in these areas has not satisfied the urge for natural and sustainable colors and supplemental products. The lability of anthocyanins under various formulated conditions is the primary reason for this delay. New gene editing technologies to modify anthocyanin structures in vivo and the structural modification of anthocyanin via semi-synthetic methods offer new opportunities in this area. This review focusses on the biogenetics of anthocyanins; their colors, structural modifications, and stability; their various applications in human health and welfare; and advances in the field.
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