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Direct synthesis of pterocarpans via aldol condensation
(University of the Free State, 2000-05)
English: Pterocarpans, representing the second largest group of natural isoflavonoids, have
received considerable interest on account of their medicinal properties over the last few
years. These phytoalexins not only ...
Development of new "green" methodology for the synthesis of substituted phenylacetic acid derivatives as precursors to isoflavonoids and related compounds
(University of the Free State, 2013-01)
English: Flavonoids and isoflavonoids are known to exhibit many important physiological properties and are especially promising candidates for cancer chemoprevention. Similar to most natural products, studies directed at ...
Conformational analysis of oligomeric profisetinidins
(University of the Free State, 2007-02)
English: The profisetinidins are an important class of condensed tannins, or proanthocyanidins.
Historically, studies towards the structure and conformation of proanthocyanidins were done
on their peracetate and permethyl ...
The constitution of oligomeric benzofuranoids
(University of the Free State, 1999-05)
English: Berchemia zeyheri is known for its unique red heartwood, a property that was probably
responsible for the first phytochemical investigation into the flavonoid content of this tree.
The heartwood contains a unique ...
Photochemistry of (+)-catechin and (-)-epicatechin
(University of the Free State, 2008-01)
Despite the well known fact that photolysis of free phenolic catechins give rise to isomerisation at the C-2 position (e.g. (-)-cis epicatechin converts to the sterically less hindered (-)-trans isomer), researchers have ...
Development of a viable protocol aimed at the synthesis of a selected natural product with possible application in the industry
(University of the Free State, 2007)
Since the introduction of synthetic analogues in both the health-related and cosmetic industry, a new generation has emerged in search of beneficial bioactivity compounds. This generation of “natural and green” focuses ...
Identification and expression analysis of flavonoid biosynthetic genes in the genus Clivia
(University of the Free State, 2010)
English: Anthocyanins belong to a large group of secondary plant metabolites, the flavonoids, and fulfil a range of biological functions that include the cyanic pigmentation they provide to flowers, fruits, vegetables and ...
Structure and synthesis of polyphenols from cyclopia subternata
(University of the Free State, 2002-06)
English: Cyclopia subternata (Fabaceae), from which Honeybush tea is brewed, is one of approximately 24 Cyclopia species of woody legumes endemic to the Cape fynbos (Cape macchia) region of South Africa. Supported by results ...
The structure and synthesis of trimeric and related dimeric Proteracacinidins from Acacia heteroensis.
(University of the Free State, 2002-07)
English: The presence of 4', 7,8-trihydroxyl substituted flavanoids in plant material is limited to Acacia galpinii and Acacia caffra in Southern Africa. The existence of pyrogallol-type A-ring oligomers in these trees was ...
Biflavonoied diastereo-isomere en hul biogenetiese voorlopers uit Berchemia SPP.: pogings tot sintese van analoe
(University of the Free State, 1976-02)
Afrikaans: Hierdie studie behels die struktuurondersoek, omskakelingsreaksies en pogings tot sintese van sommige van die mono- en biflavonoïede uit die kernhout van Berchernia zeyheri met 'n aanvullende studie op die ...