Sesquiterpene lactones from Vernonia.
Some informations about the sesquiterpene lactones isolated from Brazilian species of Vernonia are described, as well the results of tests developed with such compounds with respect to their anti-feedant, molluscicide, antimicrobial and analgesic properties.
Lopes
J L
JL
Departamento de Física e Química, Faculdade de Ciências Farmacêuticas de Ribeirão Preto, USP, SP, Brasil.
D000818:Animals; D000890:Anti-Infective Agents / Q000302:isolation & purification; D001700:Biomphalaria / Q000187:drug effects; D001938:Brazil; D007783:Lactones / Q000737:chemistry / Q000302:isolation & purification* / Q000494:pharmacology; D008975:Molluscacides / Q000302:isolation & purification; D010944:Plants / Q000737:chemistry*; D012717:Sesquiterpenes / Q000737:chemistry / Q000302:isolation & purification* / Q000494:pharmacology
D000890:Anti-Infective Agents; D007783:Lactones; D008975:Molluscacides; D012717:Sesquiterpenes