Abietane Acids: Sources, Biological Activities, and Therapeutic Uses
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Planta Med 1993; 59(6): 485-490
DOI: 10.1055/s-2006-959744
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© Georg Thieme Verlag Stuttgart · New York
- Laboratorio de Química Farmacéutica, Facultad de Farmacia, Universidad de Salamanca, E-37007 Salamanca, Spain
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Publication History
1993
1993
Publication Date:
04 January 2007 (online)
Abstract
The biological activities of natural abietane acids and their derivatives have been reviewed from 1967 to 1992. Antimicrobial, antiulcer, and cardiovascular activities are the most representative for this class of diterpenoids, while others like allergenic, antiallergic, filmogenic, surfactant, antifeedant, etc. activities, which determine several uses of abietane acids, have also been reported.
Key words
Abietane acids - antimicrobial - antiulcer - cardiovascular - toxicity