Abstract
Four labdane-type diterpenic acids and syringaldehyde were isolated and identified from Brazilian propolis. All the compounds exhibit antibacterial activity. The diterpenes, found for the first time in propolis, are typical for some Araucaria species and thus indicate a possible plant source of Brazilian propolis.
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-Bacterial Agents / isolation & purification*
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Anti-Bacterial Agents / pharmacology
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Bees
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Brazil
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Diterpenes / isolation & purification*
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Diterpenes / pharmacology
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Microbial Sensitivity Tests
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Plants*
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Propolis*
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Staphylococcus aureus / drug effects
Substances
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Anti-Bacterial Agents
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Diterpenes
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Propolis