Zaluzanin D: a fungistatic sesquiterpene from Vernonia arborea

Fitoterapia. 2003 Jul;74(5):479-82. doi: 10.1016/s0367-326x(03)00054-6.

Abstract

Zaluzanin D, a sesquiterpene lactone has been isolated from the aerial parts of Vernonia arborea as a major constituent (0.04%). Antifungal activity of zaluzanin D has been studied against six plant-pathogenic fungi.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Antifungal Agents / administration & dosage
  • Antifungal Agents / pharmacology*
  • Antifungal Agents / therapeutic use
  • Dose-Response Relationship, Drug
  • Humans
  • Microbial Sensitivity Tests
  • Mitosporic Fungi / drug effects*
  • Phytotherapy*
  • Plant Extracts / administration & dosage
  • Plant Extracts / pharmacology
  • Plant Extracts / therapeutic use
  • Plant Leaves
  • Sesquiterpenes / administration & dosage
  • Sesquiterpenes / pharmacology*
  • Sesquiterpenes / therapeutic use
  • Vernonia*

Substances

  • Antifungal Agents
  • Plant Extracts
  • Sesquiterpenes
  • zaluzanin-D