Cinnamtannin B-1

Cinnamtannin B1 is an A-type proanthocyanidin contained in several plant species such as Vaccinium vitis-idaea, Laurus nobilis L., Cinnamomum zeylanicum, and Lindera umbellata. It is a potent antioxidant and protective agent against oxidative stress and apoptosis in human platelets. It is a Cox-2 inhibitor.