Pharmacological and toxicological effects of Amaryllidaceae
M. J. M. Paiva,
G. N. L. Nascimento,
I. A. M. Damasceno
et al.
Abstract:The Amaryllidaceae family is widely distributed in the tropics, presenting biological activity attributed mostly to alkaloids, such as an important inhibitory activity of acetylcholinesterase (AChE), antifungal, antibacterial, and cytotoxic activities. The present study aims to review the spectrum of action of the main biological activities and toxicity of secondary metabolites found in Amaryllidaceae through a literature review, using Prisma and the descriptors “Pharmacological effects of Amaryllidaceae” and … Show more
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