title: [Anthocyanins--"pigmental allies" of physicians].
abstract: Anthocyanins (2-phenyl-benzo-gamma-piron derivatives) are water-soluble plant pigments. Also they are components of human diet because of their common occurrence. They influence oxidative-reductive balance, modify inflammatory processes, regulate apoptosis, and furthermore can be benefcial in tumors treatment.
authors.affiliation: Zakładu Fizjologii Człowieka i Biofizyki, Uniwersytetu Medyczngo w Lodzi. farmak@achilles.wam.lodz.pl
authors.forename: Edward
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Kowalczyk
authors.forename: Paweł
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Krzesiński
authors.forename: Marcin
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Kura
authors.forename: Maria
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Kopff
mesh_terms: D000872:Anthocyanins / Q000494:pharmacology* / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D017209:Apoptosis / Q000187:drug effects*; D005609:Free Radicals / Q000378:metabolism; D006801:Humans; D007249:Inflammation / Q000188:drug therapy*; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000188:drug therapy*
chemical_list: D000872:Anthocyanins; D005609:Free Radicals