Phytochemical composition of Agathis borneensis (Araucariaceae) and their biological activities
Agathis borneensis is a tropical tree from the Araucariaceae family, found in Malaysia. The tree is highly valued for its medicinal properties based on traditional knowledge, however, little is known on its chemical constituents. Using gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS), we identifie...
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| author | Adam, Aimi Zafirah Juiling, Suzika Lee, Shiou Yih Jumaat, Siti Rahimah Mohamed, Rozi |
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| description | Agathis borneensis is a tropical tree from the Araucariaceae family, found in Malaysia. The tree is highly valued for its medicinal properties based on traditional knowledge, however, little is known on its chemical constituents. Using gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS), we identified 60 chemical compounds, constituting five major classes of terpenes: monoterpene hydrocarbons, oxygenated monoterpenes, oxygenated diterpenes, oxygenated sesquiterpenes and sesquiterpene hydrocarbons, from the leaves and stem bark. The principle bioactive compounds were cyclohexane, farnesol, germacrene D, β-caryophyllene and δ-cadinene. The presence of caryophyllene oxide and β-caryophyllene in A. borneensis is particularly of interest, as they are reportedly antiplasmodial agents. |
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| spelling | upm-627632022-11-25T01:08:58Z http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/62763/ Phytochemical composition of Agathis borneensis (Araucariaceae) and their biological activities Adam, Aimi Zafirah Juiling, Suzika Lee, Shiou Yih Jumaat, Siti Rahimah Mohamed, Rozi Agathis borneensis is a tropical tree from the Araucariaceae family, found in Malaysia. The tree is highly valued for its medicinal properties based on traditional knowledge, however, little is known on its chemical constituents. Using gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS), we identified 60 chemical compounds, constituting five major classes of terpenes: monoterpene hydrocarbons, oxygenated monoterpenes, oxygenated diterpenes, oxygenated sesquiterpenes and sesquiterpene hydrocarbons, from the leaves and stem bark. The principle bioactive compounds were cyclohexane, farnesol, germacrene D, β-caryophyllene and δ-cadinene. The presence of caryophyllene oxide and β-caryophyllene in A. borneensis is particularly of interest, as they are reportedly antiplasmodial agents. Malaysian Forester 2017-01 Article PeerReviewed text en http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/62763/1/Phytochemical%20composition%20.pdf Adam, Aimi Zafirah and Juiling, Suzika and Lee, Shiou Yih and Jumaat, Siti Rahimah and Mohamed, Rozi (2017) Phytochemical composition of Agathis borneensis (Araucariaceae) and their biological activities. Malaysian Forester, 80 (2). 169 - 177. ISSN 0302-2935 https://www.researchgate.net/publication/322482209_Phytochemical_composition_of_Agathis_borneensis_Araucariaceae_and_their_biological_activities |
| spellingShingle | Adam, Aimi Zafirah Juiling, Suzika Lee, Shiou Yih Jumaat, Siti Rahimah Mohamed, Rozi Phytochemical composition of Agathis borneensis (Araucariaceae) and their biological activities |
| title | Phytochemical composition of Agathis borneensis (Araucariaceae) and their biological activities |
| title_full | Phytochemical composition of Agathis borneensis (Araucariaceae) and their biological activities |
| title_fullStr | Phytochemical composition of Agathis borneensis (Araucariaceae) and their biological activities |
| title_full_unstemmed | Phytochemical composition of Agathis borneensis (Araucariaceae) and their biological activities |
| title_short | Phytochemical composition of Agathis borneensis (Araucariaceae) and their biological activities |
| title_sort | phytochemical composition of agathis borneensis (araucariaceae) and their biological activities |
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