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diterpenes

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diterpenes (dīˈ·terˑ·pēnz),
n.pl naturally occurring organic compounds that comprise two monoterpene mol-ecules; found in some essential oils; have antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal, and expectorant properties. See also monoterpene.


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It contains the following compounds: * Flavonoids * Biflavonoids * Proanthocyanidins * Trilactonic diterpenes * Trilactonic sequiterpene bilabolids [FIGURE 3 OMITTED] Ginkgo has shown antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, vascular and cognitive-promoting effects.
The in vivo two-stage mouse skin carcinogenesis test revealed that rosin possessed a pronounced anticarcinogenetic effect, and its high activity is due to the synergism of the diterpenes contained in it.
Coffee has many other bioactive compounds such as chlorogenic acids (7-10%) and its roast dependent derivates quinides, caffeic acid) as well as vitamin PP (niacin), melanoidins and diterpenes (cafestol, kaweol) and hundreds of volatiles, which cause its pleasurable smell.
 
 
 
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