Malvidin is an O-methylated anthocyanidin responsible for the pigments in grapes and blueberries. It demonstrates antioxidant capacity with free radical scavenging properties in vitro. [1] [2] It also exhibits antihypertensive activity by inhibiting angiotensin I-converting enzyme, anti-inflammatory effects by blocking the NF-κB pathway, antiproliferative properties by inhibiting various tumor cell lines, and counteracts oxidative stress in neuronal cells.[1] [3] [4]
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