Active compounds and medicinal properties of Myrciaria genus

作者:Borges Leonardo Luiz*; Conceicao Edemilson Cardoso; Silveira Damaris
来源:Food Chemistry, 2014, 153: 224-233.
DOI:10.1016/j.foodchem.2013.12.064

摘要

The genus Myrciaria occurs in various Brazilian biomes. Its species contains several active components, including phenolic compounds, such as tannins, flavonoids, ellagic acid and anthocyanins. Biological activities reported for Myrciaria fruits and leaf and bark extracts include antioxidant, antibacterial and antifungal effects. This work aims to provide an overview of the active compounds of Myrciaria, highlighting its secondary metabolites and medicinal properties for stimulating new studies regarding this genus.

  • 出版日期2014-6-15