Abstract
Gentiopicroside (1), a secoiridoid glycoside isolated from the methanol extract of the aerial parts of Centaurium erythraea, has been assessed for antibacterial and free radical scavenging activities. General toxicity of 1 has also been determined by brine shrimp lethality bioassay.
Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Animals
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Anti-Infective Agents / administration & dosage
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Anti-Infective Agents / pharmacology*
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Anti-Infective Agents / therapeutic use
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Artemia / drug effects
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Centaurium*
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Free Radical Scavengers / administration & dosage
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Free Radical Scavengers / pharmacology*
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Free Radical Scavengers / therapeutic use
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Glucosides / administration & dosage
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Glucosides / pharmacology*
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Glucosides / therapeutic use
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Gram-Negative Bacteria / drug effects*
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Gram-Positive Bacteria / drug effects*
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Iridoid Glucosides
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Iridoids / administration & dosage
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Iridoids / pharmacology*
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Iridoids / therapeutic use
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Microbial Sensitivity Tests
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Phytotherapy*
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Plant Extracts / administration & dosage
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Plant Extracts / pharmacology
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Plant Extracts / therapeutic use
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Pyrans / administration & dosage
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Pyrans / pharmacology*
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Pyrans / therapeutic use
Substances
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Anti-Infective Agents
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Free Radical Scavengers
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Glucosides
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Iridoid Glucosides
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Iridoids
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Plant Extracts
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Pyrans
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gentiopicroside