Abstract
A novel polyisoprenylated benzophenone (1) has been isolated from an ethanol extract of Cuban propolis. Its structure has been determined using high-field 2D NMR techniques. Compound 1 showed significant antimicrobial and antifungal activity against a variety of bacteria and yeasts.
MeSH terms
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Anti-Bacterial Agents
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Anti-Infective Agents / chemistry
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Anti-Infective Agents / isolation & purification*
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Antifungal Agents / chemistry
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Antifungal Agents / isolation & purification*
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Bacteria / drug effects
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Benzophenones / chemistry
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Benzophenones / isolation & purification*
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Chromatography, High Pressure Liquid
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Cuba
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Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy
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Microbial Sensitivity Tests
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Propolis / chemistry*
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Spectrophotometry, Infrared
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Yeasts / drug effects
Substances
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Anti-Bacterial Agents
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Anti-Infective Agents
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Antifungal Agents
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Benzophenones
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polyisoprenyl benzophenone
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Propolis