Browsing Bergen Open Research Archive by Author "Andersen, Øyvind M"
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Acylated Flavone O-Glucuronides from the Aerial Parts of Nepeta curviflora
Rabee, Maysaa; Andersen, Øyvind M; Fossen, Torgils; Enerstvedt, Kjersti Hasle; Ali, Hijazi Abu; Rayyan, Saleh (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020)Nepeta curviflora Boiss. (Syrian catnip) is native to the Middle East. This medicinal plant is commonly used against nervous disorders, rheumatic pains, and high blood pressure. Herbal infusions prepared from various Nepeta ... -
Anthocyanin Profile and Antioxidant Activity of Edible Leaves of Dissotis brazzae Cogn (Melastomataceae)
Adaku, Christopher; Skaar, Irene; Gumisiriza, Hannington; Byamukama, Robert; Jordheim, Monica; Andersen, Øyvind M (Journal article, 2020)Anthocyanins are colored bioactive phytochemicals in the class of flavonoids with high potential as dietary antioxidants. Demand for anthocyanins in functional food and nutraceutical industries has continued to increase ... -
Anthocyanin Profile and Antioxidant Property of Anti-asthma Flowers of Cordyline terminalis (L.) Kunth (Agavaceae)
Adaku, Christopher; Skaar, Irene; Byamukama, Robert; Jordheim, Monica; Andersen, Øyvind M (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020)Cordyline terminalis flower is traditionally used to treat asthma and the purple color of the flower is suggestive of anthocyanins. The purpose of this study was to characterize and determine the antioxidant property of ... -
Characterization of a Natural, Stable, Reversible and Colourful Anthocyanidin Network from Sphagnum Moss Based Mainly on the Yellow Trans‐Chalcone and Red Flavylium Cation Forms
Berland, Helge; Andersen, Øyvind M (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)Anthocyanins with various functions in nature are one of the most important sources of colours in plants. They are based on anthocyanidins or 3-deoxyanthocyanidins having in common a C15-skeleton and are unique in terms ... -
Isolation and Identification of Flavonoids Found in Zostera marina Collected in Norwegian Coastal Waters
Enerstvedt, Kjersti Hasle; Jordheim, Monica; Andersen, Øyvind M (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2016-05-26)In extracts of the seagrass Zostera marina, collected in coastal waters of West-Norway, fourteen different flavones and high amounts of rosmarinic acid were identified. Five of the flavones were found to be sulphated, among ... -
Nutraceutical characterization of anthocyanin-rich fruits produced by «Sun Black» tomato line
Blando, Federica; Berland, Helge; Maiorano, Gabriele; Durante, Miriana; Mazzucato, Andrea; Picarella, Maurizio E.; Nicoletti, Isabella; Gerardi, Carmela; Mita, Giovanni; Andersen, Øyvind M (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019-08-28)Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) is one of the most cultivated vegetable in the world and it represents a large source of bioactive compounds, including carotenoids and polyphenols (phenolic acids and flavonoids). However, ... -
Purple anthocyanin colouration on lower (abaxial) leaf surface of Hemigraphis colorata (Acanthaceae)
Skaar, Irene; Adaku, Christopher; Jordheim, Monica; Byamukama, Robert; Kiremire, Bernard T.; Andersen, Øyvind M (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2014-09)The functional significance of anthocyanin colouration of lower (abaxial) leaf surfaces is not clear. Two anthocyanins, 5-O-methylcyanidin 3-O-(3″-(β-glucuronopyranosyl)-β-glucopyranoside) (1) and 5-O-methylcyanidin ...