A comprehensive review of Cuphea (Lythraceae)
Elgindi, Mohamed R.; Ayoub, Nahla; Labib, Rola Milad; Hassan, Reham;
Abstract
A wide range of phytochemical constituents have been reported from genus Cuphea are tannins, flavonoids, triterpenes, sterols, aromatic acids, carbohydrates, unsaturated fatty acids and alkanes. This genus is biologically studied for cytotoxic activities, antiviral activities, antimicrobial activities, anti-Helicobacter pylori activities, antiprotozoal activities, cardiovascular activities, antioxidant activities and anti-diuretic activities. It has been evaluated for the cytological parameters, reduction of plasma cholesterol and losing weight.
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| Title | A comprehensive review of Cuphea (Lythraceae) | Authors | Elgindi, Mohamed R.; Ayoub, Nahla; Labib, Rola Milad ; Hassan, Reham | Keywords | Antioxidant;Triterpenes;Lythraceae;Flavonoids;Cytotoxic;Cuphea | Issue Date | 1-Jul-2011 | Journal | Research Journal of Pharmaceutical, Biological and Chemical Sciences | Scopus ID | 2-s2.0-79960964440 |
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