The phytochemical profile and identification of main phenolic compounds from the leaf exudate of Aloe secundiflora by high-performance liquid chromatography-mass spectroscopy.
The phytochemical profile of Aloe secundiflora (Aloeaceae) and the identity of eight major compounds, including the two main constituents, have been determined from the leaf exudate of this ethnoveterinary used species from Kenya and Tanzania. Analytical HPLC-MS studies of the exudate have revealed that it comprises a mixture of phenolic compounds, mainly anthrones (aloenin, aloenin B, isobarbaloin, barbaloin and other aloin derivatives), chromones and phenylpyrones with a low content of polysaccharides and aliphatic compounds. The high percentage of anthrones in the exudate could provide a first line of evidence for the use of the plant in ethnoveterinary practices.
Rebecca
Waihenya
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Department of Zoology and Marine Biology, University of Dar-es Salaam, PO Box 35064, Tanzania.
Kayser
Oliver
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Hagels
Hansjörg
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Zessin
Karl H
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Madundo
Mtambo
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Gamba
Nkwengulila
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D000504:Aloe / Q000737:chemistry*; D002851:Chromatography, High Pressure Liquid; D013058:Mass Spectrometry; D015394:Molecular Structure; D010636:Phenols / Q000032:analysis* / Q000737:chemistry; D018515:Plant Leaves / Q000737:chemistry*
D010636:Phenols