C3G (Cyanidin 3 Glucoside)

Description

Overview of C3G

C3G (Cyanidin-3-Glucoside) is a naturally occurring anthocyanin pigment. It belongs to the flavonoid class. C3G is formed when cyanidin attaches to a glucose molecule at the 3-position. It is water-soluble and exhibits color changes in response to pH variations.

Chemical Properties

C3G
PubChem CID	197081
Molecular Formula	C21H21ClO11
Molecular Weight	484.8 g/mol
Source	Naturally occurring anthocyanin pigment in plants (e.g., berries, black rice, purple corn)
Major Constituents	Cyanidin-3-O-glucoside, Chloride form
CAS	7084-24-4
Labeling	For research use only; laboratory applications; not for human or veterinary use
Chemical Structure Depiction
Purity	Typically ≥ 95% (verify with manufacturer certificate of analysis)
Classification	Flavonoid, Anthocyanin, Glycoside
Storage Temperature	2–8 °C, protected from light and moisture
Solubility	Water–soluble; color changes with pH variations
Safety	Handle using standard laboratory safety procedures; use personal protective equipment (PPE); avoid ingestion and contact with skin or eyes

Various Mechanisms of C3G

Free Radical Interaction

C3G has electron-donating properties. These properties allow it to interact with reactive oxygen species (ROS) in chemical and cellular model systems.

Signal Pathway Modulation

C3G can interact with NF-κB signaling components. It also influences associated molecular pathways under controlled experimental conditions.

Enzymatic and Kinase Interactions

C3G affects AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK) phosphorylation. This modulation influences downstream molecular events related to cellular energy metabolism in vitro.

Research Applications

C3G is utilized in laboratory research to investigate its biochemical and molecular interactions. It is applied in studies of reactive oxygen species (ROS) modulation and redox chemistry. Researchers also examine signal transduction pathways, including NF-κB and kinase activity (e.g., AMPK). C3G is used in spectroscopic and analytical chemistry studies that leverage its water solubility and pH-dependent color changes. Additionally, it supports structure–function analyses of anthocyanins, glycoside linkages, and flavonoid stability, with all applications strictly limited to research use and not implying effects on living subjects.

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Note:

C3G is an investigational compound currently undergoing clinical evaluation and has not been established as safe or effective for any therapeutic use

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Reference Links

PubChem. (n.d.). Cyanidin 3-O-glucoside (CID 197081). PubChem Compound Database. U.S. National Library of Medicine. https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/197081

Ohba, Y. (2001). Requirement for C3G-dependent Rap1 activation for cell adhesion and embryogenesis. The EMBO Journal, 20(13), 3333–3341.https://doi.org/10.1093/emboj/20.13.3333

Donadelli, R., Pulieri, P., Piras, R., Iatropoulos, P., Valoti, E., Benigni, A., Remuzzi, G., & Noris, M. (2018). Unraveling the molecular mechanisms underlying complement dysregulation by nephritic factors in C3G and IC-MPGN. Frontiers in Immunology, 9, 2329. https://doi.org/10.3389/fimmu.2018.02329