Abstract:Juniperus brevifolia (Seub.) Antoine (Cupressaceae) is an endemic conifer of the Azores, a habitat isolated from the continental masses which may significantly influence the biosynthesis of bioactive compounds with unique features. In this context, the toxicity, antibacterial, antioxidant (DPPH) and anti-acetylcholinesterasic (anti-AChE) activities of the methanol and acetone extracts of J. brevifolia wood and bark were evaluated for the first time. In the brine-shrimp assay all the extracts showed low toxicit… Show more
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