Flavones (from Latin flavus "yellow") are a class of flavonoids based on the backbone of 2-phenylchromen-4-one (2-phenyl-1-benzopyran-4-one) (as shown in the first image of this article). [1] [2] Flavones are common in foods, mainly from …

Flavones are a class of flavonoids that are a subject of increasing interest because of their biological activities in vitro and in vivo. This article reviews the major sources of flavones and their concentrations in food and beverages, which vary widely between studies.

2023年5月1日 · Flavonoids are a type of phytochemical or plant chemical that are widely distributed in the plant kingdom. They create the vibrant colors of many fruits, vegetables and flowers, and have been found to have a variety of health benefits.

Flavones are found in fruits, vegetables, and spices that can be taken as dietary supplements or as part of daily food intake. They possess medicinal properties and benefits, serving as a nutritional supplement to protect the body against free radicals and inflammation.

Flavones are emerging as very important specialized metabolites involved in plant signaling and defense, as well as key ingredients of the human diet, with significant health benefits. Here, we appraise flavone formation in plants, emphasizing the emerging theme that biosynthesis pathway determines flavone chemistry.

2023年7月11日 · Flavonoids are plant compounds with a variety of health benefits. Many plant-based foods, as well as beverages such as tea and wine, contain flavonoids. Many studies have shown the benefits of...

2023年7月12日 · Flavones are the pigments in blue and white flowering plants. They also work as a natural pesticide, protecting leaves from harmful insects. Flavones may also help with inflammation in the...

2019年2月15日 · Flavones are naturally-occurring yellow phenols that are a subgroup of phytonutrients that make up one of several classes of flavonoids, or antioxidants, that can be found in herbs, fruits, and vegetables.

Flavone is an organic compound with the formula C6H4OC3H (Ph)O. A white solid, flavone is a derivative of chromone with a phenyl (Ph) substituent adjacent to the ether group.

2024年7月13日 · Flavones are the primary pigment in cream-colored flowers and co-pigments in blue flowers and are also widely found in the leaves and fruiting bodies of plants. They act as a shield against ultraviolet light (UVB) in plants. Compounds in flavones include apigenin, luteolin, baicalein, and chrysin.