Biological activities of snowdrop (Galanthus spp., family Amaryllidaceae)
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2-19-2021
Abstract
Snowdrop is an iconic early spring flowering plant of the genus Galanthus (Amaryllidaceae). Galanthus species (Galanthus spp.) are economically important plants as ornaments. Galanthus spp has gained significance scientific and commercial interest due to the discovery of Galanthamine as symptomatic treatment drug for Alzhiermer disease. This review aims to discuss the bioactivities of Galanthus spp including anticholinesterase, antimicrobial, antioxidant and anticancer potential of the extracts and chemical constituents of Galanthus spp. This review highlights that Galanthus spp. as the exciting sources for drug discovery and nutraceutical development.
Keywords
Snowdrop, Galanthus, Bioactivities, Galanthamine, Lycorine
Funders
Monash Global Asia in the 21st Centrury (GA21)[GA-HW-19-L01],Monash Global Asia in the 21st Centrury (GA21)[GAHW-19-S02],Fundamental Research Grant Scheme[FRGS/1/2019/WAB09/MUSM/02/1],Fundamental Research Grant Scheme[FRGS/1/2019/SKK08/TAYLOR/02/02],Taylor's University Emerging Grant[TRGS/ERFS/2/2018/SBS/016],External Industry Grant from Biotek Abadi Sdn Bhd[GBA-8188A]
Publication Title
Frontiers in Pharmacology
Volume
11
Publisher
Frontiers Media
Publisher Location
AVENUE DU TRIBUNAL FEDERAL 34, LAUSANNE, CH-1015, SWITZERLAND