Ampelopsin

/ˌæmpɛˈlɒpsɪn/ noun

Definition

A flavonoid compound isolated from Ampelopsis plants, studied for potential antioxidant, antiviral, or anti-inflammatory biological properties.

Etymology

From 'Ampelopsis' (a genus of climbing plants) plus '-in' (a chemical suffix for organic compounds), following biochemical nomenclature for natural product extracts.

Kelly Says

Ampelopsin represents modern ethnobotany—researchers noticed traditional uses of Ampelopsis plants and worked backwards to identify active compounds, turning folk medicine into pharmaceutical science.

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