The Genus Neolitsea of Lauraceae: A Phytochemical and Biological Progress

Chem Biodivers. 2015 Oct;12(10):1443-65. doi: 10.1002/cbdv.201400084.

Abstract

As one of the biggest genera in Lauraceae, Neolitsea owns a great application potential in industrial and traditional medical fields. Modern phytochemical and biological investigations revealed its structural diversity and diverse activities. This review summarizes the most recent progress on this regards, hopefully to provide a reference for full use and development of the Neolitsea resource.

Keywords: Alkaloids; Biological activities; Flavonoids; Neolitsea; Terpenes.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Anti-Infective Agents / chemistry
  • Anti-Infective Agents / metabolism
  • Anti-Infective Agents / pharmacology
  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents / chemistry
  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents / metabolism
  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents / pharmacology
  • Antineoplastic Agents, Phytogenic / chemistry
  • Antineoplastic Agents, Phytogenic / metabolism
  • Antineoplastic Agents, Phytogenic / pharmacology
  • Antioxidants / chemistry
  • Antioxidants / metabolism
  • Antioxidants / pharmacology
  • Endotoxemia / drug therapy
  • Humans
  • Lauraceae / chemistry
  • Lauraceae / genetics*
  • Lauraceae / metabolism
  • Organic Chemicals / chemistry
  • Organic Chemicals / metabolism
  • Phytochemicals / chemistry
  • Phytochemicals / metabolism
  • Phytochemicals / pharmacology*
  • Platelet Aggregation Inhibitors / chemistry
  • Platelet Aggregation Inhibitors / metabolism
  • Platelet Aggregation Inhibitors / pharmacology
  • Vasoconstriction / drug effects

Substances

  • Anti-Infective Agents
  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents
  • Antineoplastic Agents, Phytogenic
  • Antioxidants
  • Organic Chemicals
  • Phytochemicals
  • Platelet Aggregation Inhibitors