Research Article

In Vitro Inhibitory and Proliferative Cellular Effects of Different Extracts of Struthanthus quercicola: A Preliminary Study

Table 5

Classes of secondary metabolites identified as responsible for the biological activities reported in the species of the genus Struthanthus.

SpeciesBiological activitiesSecondary metabolitesStudyIdentified/Elucidate

S. vulgaris [20]Antioxidant, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory wound healingFlavonoids, tannins, saponinsIn vitroIdentified
S. marginatus [24]AntiulcerFlavonoids
Antituberculous
S. concinnus [24]Sterols, terpenoid triterpenesElucidate
S. palmeri [10]AntioxidantFlavonoidsIdentified
Antiproliferative
S. venetus [22, 23]PolyphenolsIn vivo
Antihipertensive
S. vulgaris [20]AntioxidantFlavonoids, tannins, saponinsIdentified