Investigations on the chemical and bioactivity profile of Bromeliaceae Juss
Mayara Fabiana de Melo Furtado,
Alex Bruno Lobato Rodrigues,
Huann Carllo Gentil Vasconcelos
et al.
Abstract:Bromeliaceae Juss., in several cultures for thousands of years it has been used for food, fibers, in ceremonies, medicines and ornamental plants. The phytochemical composition of the species of the family is chemodiverse, with the presence of fatty acids, phenolic compounds, vitamins, triterpenes and enzymes, exerting antibacterial, antimicrobial, hypoglycemic, antileukemic, proteolytic activities, non-polar natural products and production of bioactive peptides. As a result, the family has great chemical and p… Show more
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