**4.5. Biological activity of pigmented corn flavonoids**

The most important biological activities of flavonoids in pigmented corns that are reported in the last 10 years are presented in **Table 9**.

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Flavonoids of pigmented corns have been studied mainly for their antioxidant and neuroprotection activities. Corn flavonoids have also been reported, which can act as inductors of apoptosis and lipolysis of adipocytes.
