Oligostilbenoids (oligo- or polystilbenes) are oligomeric forms of stilbenoids. Some molecules are large enough to be considered polyphenols and constitute a class of tannins.[1]
Hydroxystilbenes and their glycosides (monomeric forms)
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Dihydroxylated |
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Trihydroxylated |
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Tetrahydroxylated |
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O-methylated |
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carboxylated |
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other acylations |
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Glycosides |
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Oligomeric forms |
Oligostilbenoids and their glycosides
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Dimers |
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Trimers |
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Tetramers: |
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Higher polymers (five units or more) |
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Oligomeric forms of resveratrol |
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Glycosides or conjugates |
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