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Behind the scenes of anthocyanins—From the health benefits to potential applications in food, pharmaceutical and cosmetic fields

2022-12-02Journal article Open access
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datacite.subject.fosCiências Naturais::Ciências Químicas
datacite.subject.fosEngenharia e Tecnologia::Engenharia Química
dc.contributor.authorCâmara, José S.
dc.contributor.authorMonica Locatelli
dc.contributor.authorPereira, Jorge A. M.
dc.contributor.authorOliveira, Hélder
dc.contributor.authorArlorio, Marco
dc.contributor.authorFernandes, Iva
dc.contributor.authorPerestrelo, Rosa
dc.contributor.authorFreitas, Victor
dc.contributor.authorBordiga, Matteo
dc.contributor.authorCâmara, José
dc.contributor.authorAugusto Machado Pereira, Jorge
dc.date.accessioned2025-06-13T12:54:34Z
dc.date.available2025-06-13T12:54:34Z
dc.date.issued2022-12-02
dc.description.abstract<jats:p>Anthocyanins are widespread and biologically active water-soluble phenolic pigments responsible for a wide range of vivid colours, from red (acidic conditions) to purplish blue (basic conditions), present in fruits, vegetables, and coloured grains. The pigments’ stability and colours are influenced mainly by pH but also by structure, temperature, and light. The colour-stabilizing mechanisms of plants are determined by inter- and intramolecular co-pigmentation and metal complexation, driven by van der Waals, π–π stacking, hydrogen bonding, and metal-ligand interactions. This group of flavonoids is well-known to have potent anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects, which explains the biological effects associated with them. Therefore, this review provides an overview of the role of anthocyanins as natural colorants, showing they are less harmful than conventional colorants, with several technological potential applications in different industrial fields, namely in the textile and food industries, as well as in the development of photosensitizers for dye-sensitized solar cells, as new photosensitizers in photodynamic therapy, pharmaceuticals, and in the cosmetic industry, mainly on the formulation of skin care formulations, sunscreen filters, nail colorants, skin &amp; hair cleansing products, amongst others. In addition, we will unveil some of the latest studies about the health benefits of anthocyanins, mainly focusing on the protection against the most prevalent human diseases mediated by oxidative stress, namely cardiovascular and neurodegenerative diseases, cancer, and diabetes. The contribution of anthocyanins to visual health is also very relevant and will be briefly explored.</jats:p>eng
dc.identifier.citationCâmara, J.S.; Locatelli, M.; Pereira, J.A.M.; Oliveira, H.; Arlorio, M.; Fernandes, I.; Perestrelo, R.; Freitas, V.; Bordiga, M. Behind the Scenes of Anthocyanins—From the Health Benefits to Potential Applications in Food, Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic Fields. Nutrients 2022, 14, 5133. https://doi.org/10.3390/ nu14235133
dc.identifier.doi10.3390/nu14235133
dc.identifier.issn2072-6643
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10400.13/7303
dc.language.isoeng
dc.peerreviewedyes
dc.publisherMDPI
dc.relationMadeira Chemistry Research Centre
dc.relationMadeira Chemistry Research Centre
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dc.rights.urihttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
dc.subjectAnthocyanins (ACNs)
dc.subjectOccurrence
dc.subjectHealth benefits
dc.subjectBioactivity
dc.subjectFood applications
dc.subjectPharmaceutical applications
dc.subjectCosmetic applications
dc.subject.
dc.subjectCentro de Química da Madeira
dc.subjectFaculdade de Ciências Exatas e da Engenharia
dc.titleBehind the scenes of anthocyanins—From the health benefits to potential applications in food, pharmaceutical and cosmetic fieldseng
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oaire.citation.issue23
oaire.citation.titleNutrients
oaire.citation.volume14
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