Affiliation:
1. Federal University of Pará,Program of Post-Graduation in Chemistry,Brazil
2. Paraense Emílio Goeldi Museum,Adolpho Ducke Laboratory,Brazil
3. Bionorte, Federal University of Pará Belém,Program of Post-Graduation in Biodiversity and Biotecnology,Brazil
Abstract
Annonaceae includes 2,106 species. Some species of this family have an
economic interest in the international fresh fruit market and are often used as raw
materials for cosmetics, perfumes and folk medicine. The most cited species are mainly
those belonging to the genera Annona, Guatteria and Xylopia. Chemical investigations
indicate that the characteristic constituents of the Annonaceae are terpenoids, including
mono and sesquiterpenoids, such as α-pinene, β-pinene, limonene, (E)-caryophyllene,
bicyclogermacrene, caryophyllene oxide, germacrene D, spathulenol and β-elemene.
Antimicrobial, antioxidant, larvicidal, antiproliferative, trypanocidal, antimalarial and
anti-inflammatory effects have been described in these terpenes. This work is an
overview of the chemical properties and biological effects of the volatile terpenoids
from Annonaceae species.
Publisher
BENTHAM SCIENCE PUBLISHERS