Anthocyanins in the ripe fruits of Rubus coreanus Miquel and their protective effect on neuronal PC-12 cells

► Phenolics were separated into the anthocyanin and non-anthocyanin fractions. ► Anthocyanins accounted for about 47-55% of total antioxidant capacity in phenolics. ► Anthocyanins showed significantly higher neuroprotection than non-anthocyanins. ► Triple quadrupole LC/MS and Q-TOF LC/MS analyses revealed four major anthocyanins. ► Anthocyanins in R. coreanus Miq. were the major contributors to the bioactivities.