Protocatechuic aldehyde is a

phenolic aldehyde Phenolic aldehydes are derivatives of phenol. Phenolic aldehydes can be found in wines and cognacs. Examples : * Hydroxybenzaldehydes * Protocatechuic aldehyde * Vanillin and isovanillin * 2,3,4-trihydroxybenzaldehyde can be isolated from '' ...

, a compound released from

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s into wine. This molecule can be used as a precursor in the

vanillin Vanillin is an organic compound with the molecular formula . It is a phenolic aldehyde. Its functional groups include aldehyde, hydroxyl, and ether. It is the primary component of the extract of the vanilla bean. Synthetic vanillin is now u ...

synthesis by biotransformation by cell cultures of ''

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'', a type of Chili pepper. It is also found in the mushroom ''

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Pharmacological effects

Protocatechuic aldehyde regulates G protein-coupled estrogen receptor-1 (GPER-1) and exhibits protective effects in endothelial dysfunction and atherosclerosis.

Pharmacological effects

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See also