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Published on: April 15, 2013
Chemical Constituents and Biological Activity Profiles on Pleione (Orchidaceae)
Xiao-Qian Wu1,2, Wei Li1,2, Jing-Xin Chen3
1College of Landscape Architecture, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, China.
Abstract:
Pleione (Orchidaceae) is not only famous for the ornamental value in Europe because of its special color, but also endemic in Southern Asia for its use in traditional medicine. A great deal of research about its secondary metabolites and biological activities has been done on only three of 30 species of Pleione. Up to now, 183 chemical compounds, such as phenanthrenes, bibenzyls, glucosyloxybenzyl succinate derivatives, flavonoids, lignans, terpenoids, etc., have been obtained from Pleione. These compounds have been demonstrated to play a significant role in anti-tumor, anti-neurodegenerative and anti-inflammatory biological activities and improve immunity. In order to further develop the drugs and utilize the plants, the chemical structural analysis and biological activities of Pleione are summarized in this review.
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