Structural characterization of phytotoxic terpenoids from Cestrum parqui. [PDF]
, 2005 Isolation, chemical characterization and phytotoxicity of nine polyhydroxylated terpenes (five C13 nor-isoprenoids, two sesquiterpenes, a spirostane and a pseudosapogenin) from Cestrum parqui LHerr are reported.
D'Abrosca, B +6 more
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Analysis of phytochemicals, minerals and in vitro antioxidant activities of Gongronema latifolium leaves [PDF]
, 2017 Gongronema latifolium is primarily used as spice and vegetable as well as a herb in traditional medicine in the treatment of malaria, diabetes and hypertension.
Chinwe, Igwe V., Usunomena, Usunobun
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ZZE-Configuration of chromophore ß-153 in C-phycocyanin from Mastigocladus laminosus [PDF]
, 1987 The photochemistry of C-phycocyanin has been studied after denaturation in the dark. It shows an irreversible reaction which has characteristics of a Ζ,Ζ,Ε- to Z,Z,Z-isomerization of dihydrobilins. Its amplitude depends on the reaction conditions, with
Bode, W. +7 more
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The Sustainable Production of Terpenoids in Cyanobacterial Chassis
MicroorganismsTerpenoids, which are widely distributed in nature, possess diverse biological activities, physiological functions, and economic values. They are extensively exploited by plants and microorganisms. However, the abundance of terpenoids in natural hosts is
Bo Hong, Ling Qiu, Ruo Lv, Zongxia Yu
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Frontiers in Plant Science, 2021 In the last decades, growing evidence showed the therapeutic capabilities of Cannabis plants. These capabilities were attributed to the specialized secondary metabolites stored in the glandular trichomes of female inflorescences, mainly phytocannabinoids
Carni Lipson Feder +9 more
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Indole diterpenoid natural products as the inspiration for new synthetic methods and strategies. [PDF]
, 2017 Indole terpenoids comprise a large class of natural products with diverse structural topologies and a broad range of biological activities. Accordingly, indole terpenoids have and continue to serve as attractive targets for chemical synthesis.
Corsello, Michael A +2 more
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Therapeutic Applications of Terpenes on Inflammatory Diseases
Frontiers in Pharmacology, 2021 In the last decades, the search for natural products with biological applications as alternative treatments for several inflammatory diseases has increased. In this respect, terpenes are a family of organic compounds obtained mainly from plants and trees,
María Luisa Del Prado-Audelo +11 more
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Secondary metabolites with ecologic and medicinal implications in Anthemis cretica subsp. petraea from Majella National Park [PDF]
, 2016 Anthemis cretica subsp. petraea (Ten.) Greuter is a plant belonging to the Asteraceae family and endemic of central Italy. In this paper, the first analysisof the ethanolic fraction of samples collected in the Majella National Park is reported.
Alessandro Venditti +7 more
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Evaluation of the cytotoxic and genotoxic potential of Khat (Catha edulis Forsk) extracts on human T lymphoblastoid cell line [PDF]
, 2009 This paper reports on an investigation of the cytotoxic and genotoxic potential of khat extract using a human T lymphoblastoid cell line (CEM). Exponentially growing CEM cells were cultured for 12 h in the presence of khat extract (0-2000 μg ml-1 ...
Al-Meshal +20 more
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Electrosynthesis of Bioactive Chemicals, From Ions to Pharmaceuticals
Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.This review discusses recent advances in electrosynthesis for biomedical and pharmaceutical applications. It covers key electrochemical materials enabling precise delivery of ions and small molecules for cellular modulation and disease treatment, alongside catalytic systems for pharmaceutical synthesis.
Gwangbin Lee +4 more
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