Cytotoxic and leishmanicidal properties of garcinielliptone FC, a prenylated benzophenone from Platonia insignis

Nat Prod Res. 2013 Mar;27(4-5):470-4. doi: 10.1080/14786419.2012.695363. Epub 2012 Jun 18.

Abstract

Garcinielliptone FC (GFC), a natural prenylated benzophenone, was extracted from Platonia insignis Mart. (Clusiaceae), a native plant commonly known as bacuri and used in traditional Brazilian medicine for the treatment of skin diseases. The aim of this study was to evaluate the cytotoxic and leishmanicidal effects of GFC using in vitro models. The experimental data demonstrated that the polyisoprenylated benzophenone GFC possesses cytotoxic and leishmanicidal activities.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Benzophenones / chemistry*
  • Cell Line, Tumor
  • Clusiaceae / chemistry*
  • HT29 Cells
  • Humans
  • Leishmania / drug effects*
  • Triterpenes
  • Trypanocidal Agents / chemistry*
  • Trypanocidal Agents / pharmacology*

Substances

  • Benzophenones
  • Triterpenes
  • Trypanocidal Agents
  • garcinielliptone FC
  • benzophenone