The genus Uncaria: A review on phytochemical metabolites and biological aspects.
Fitoterapia
; 147: 104772, 2020 Nov.
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ABSTRACT
The genus Uncaira (Rubiaceae) comprises of 34 species, many of which are usually used as traditional Chinese medicines (TCMs) to treat hypertension, fever, headache, gastrointestinal illness, and fungal infection. Over the past twenty years, Uncaira species have been paid the considerable attentions in phytochemical and biological aspects, and about 100 new secondary metabolites, including alkaloids, triterpenes, and flavonoids, have been elucidated. This review aims to present a comprehensive and up-to date overview of the biological source, structures and their biosynthetic pathways, as well as the pharmacological of the compounds reported in the genus Uncaria for the past two decades. It would provide an insight into the emerging pharmacological applications of the genus Uncaria.
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MEDLINE
Medicinas Tradicionales:
Medicinas_tradicionales_de_asia
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Medicina_china
Asunto principal:
Uncaria
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Fitoquímicos
Tipo de estudio:
Diagnostic_studies
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Fitoterapia
Año:
2020
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
China