Biflavonoids from Podocalyx loranthoides

Fitoterapia. 2003 Jul;74(5):473-5. doi: 10.1016/s0367-326x(03)00065-0.

Abstract

Analysis of the ethyl acetate extract of the aerials parts of Podocalyx loranthoides led to the isolation of I 7, II 4'-dimethylamentoflavone (1) and II 4'-methylamentoflavone (2). Compound (1) gave a moderate effect against Leishmania mexicana promastigotes.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Antiprotozoal Agents / pharmacology*
  • Antiprotozoal Agents / therapeutic use
  • Humans
  • Leishmania mexicana / drug effects*
  • Leishmaniasis, Cutaneous / drug therapy
  • Parasitic Sensitivity Tests
  • Phytotherapy*
  • Plant Extracts / pharmacology*
  • Plant Extracts / therapeutic use
  • Sialoglycoproteins*

Substances

  • Antiprotozoal Agents
  • Plant Extracts
  • Sialoglycoproteins
  • podocalyxin