Antimicrobial activity and cytotoxicity of Cirsium tenoreanum

Fitoterapia. 2004 Sep;75(6):577-80. doi: 10.1016/j.fitote.2004.03.011.

Abstract

The methanol and ethyl acetate extracts of the aerial parts of Cirsium tenoreanum, have been evaluated for their phytochemical constituents and antibacterial and cytotoxic properties. Three flavonoids, apigenin, quercetin-3-O-galactoside and kaempferol-3-O-ramnoside, were isolated. The ethyl acetate extract showed a good antiproliferative activity.

MeSH terms

  • Anti-Infective Agents / administration & dosage
  • Anti-Infective Agents / pharmacology*
  • Anti-Infective Agents / therapeutic use
  • Antineoplastic Agents, Phytogenic / administration & dosage
  • Antineoplastic Agents, Phytogenic / pharmacology
  • Antineoplastic Agents, Phytogenic / therapeutic use
  • Cell Line, Tumor / drug effects
  • Cirsium*
  • Escherichia coli / drug effects
  • Flavonoids / administration & dosage
  • Flavonoids / pharmacology
  • Flavonoids / therapeutic use
  • Humans
  • Methicillin Resistance
  • Microbial Sensitivity Tests
  • Phytotherapy*
  • Plant Components, Aerial
  • Plant Extracts / administration & dosage
  • Plant Extracts / pharmacology*
  • Plant Extracts / therapeutic use
  • Staphylococcus aureus / drug effects

Substances

  • Anti-Infective Agents
  • Antineoplastic Agents, Phytogenic
  • Flavonoids
  • Plant Extracts