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Biological properties of Oncocalyxone A: a review
Silva, Raí Emanuel da; Ribeiro , Fábio de Oliveira Silva; Araújo, Gisele Santos de; Iles, Bruno; Pessoa, Otília Deusdênia LoiolaQuinones are a classic example of molecules isolated from natural products. These compounds are secondary metabolites produced by plants, fungi, bacteria, and insects and correspond to an interesting chemical class ubiquitously found in nature. The [rel-8α-Hydroxy-5-hydroxymethyl-2-methoxy-8α, β-methyl-7, 8, 8a, 9-tetahydro-1, 4-anthracenedione] [oncocalyxone A, onco-A] is a benzoquinone of dark red color isola...
Antibacterial, antibiofilm and cytotoxic activities of Terminalia fagifolia Mar...
Araujo, Alyne Rodrigues de; Quelemes, Patrick Veras; Perfeito, Márcia Luana Gomes; Lima, Luiza Ianny de; Sá, Melka Coêlho; Nunes, Paulo Humberto MoreiraBackground: The methicillin resistance of bacteria from the genus Staphylococcus and its ability to form biofilms are important factors in pathogenesis of these microorganisms. Thus, the search for new antimicrobials agents, especially from plants, has been intensified. In this context, Terminalia species have been the subject of research for many pharmacological activities. In this study we evaluated the antib...