Biological Activities of Snowdrop (Galanthus spp., Family Amaryllidaceae)

Snowdrop is an iconic early spring flowering plant of the genus (Amaryllidaceae). species ( spp.) are economically important plants as ornaments. Galanthus spp has gained significance scientific and commercial interest due to the discovery of Galanthamine as symptomatic treatment drug for Alzhiermer...

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Published in:Frontiers in pharmacology 2021-02, Vol.11, p.552453-552453
Main Authors: Kong, Chee Kei, Low, Liang Ee, Siew, Wei Sheng, Yap, Wei-Hsum, Khaw, Kooi-Yeong, Ming, Long Chiau, Mocan, Andrei, Goh, Bey-Hing, Goh, Poh Hui
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Language:English
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bioactivities
galanthamine
galanthus
lycorine
Pharmacology
snowdrop
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Summary:Snowdrop is an iconic early spring flowering plant of the genus (Amaryllidaceae). species ( spp.) are economically important plants as ornaments. Galanthus spp has gained significance scientific and commercial interest due to the discovery of Galanthamine as symptomatic treatment drug for Alzhiermer disease. This review aims to discuss the bioactivities of spp including anticholinesterase, antimicrobial, antioxidant and anticancer potential of the extracts and chemical constituents of spp. This review highlights that spp. as the exciting sources for drug discovery and nutraceutical development.
ISSN:1663-9812
1663-9812
DOI:10.3389/fphar.2020.552453