Title of article
Active compounds and medicinal properties of Myrciaria genus
Author/Authors
Borges، نويسنده , , Leonardo Luiz and Conceiçمo، نويسنده , , Edemilson Cardoso and Silveira، نويسنده , , Dâmaris، نويسنده ,
Issue Information
روزنامه با شماره پیاپی سال 2014
Pages
10
From page
224
To page
233
Abstract
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.
Keywords
Anti-oxidant , Polyphenols , Myrciaria
Journal title
Food Chemistry
Serial Year
2014
Journal title
Food Chemistry
Record number
1977189
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