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Annona muricata (Annonaceae): A Review of Its Traditional Uses, Isolated Acetogenins and Biological Activities

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Moghadamtousi, Soheil, Fadaeinasab, Mehran, Nikzad, Sonia, Mohan, Gokula, Ali, Hapipah, Kadir, Habsah·2015·International Journal of Molecular Sciences

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Annona muricata is a member of the Annonaceae family and is a fruit tree with a long history of traditional use. A. muricata, also known as soursop, graviola and guanabana, is an evergreen plant that is mostly distributed in tropical and subtropical regions of the world. The fruits of A. muricata are extensively used to prepare syrups, candies, beverages, ice creams and shakes. A wide array of ethnomedicinal activities is contributed to different parts of A. muricata, and indigenous communities in Africa and South America extensively use this plant in their folk medicine. Numerous investigations have substantiated these activities, including anticancer, anticonvulsant, anti-arthritic, antiparasitic, antimalarial, hepatoprotective and antidiabetic activities. Phytochemical studies reveal that annonaceous acetogenins are the major constituents of A. muricata. More than 100 annonaceous acetogenins have been isolated from leaves, barks, seeds, roots and fruits of A. muricata. In view of the immense studies on A. muricata, this review strives to unite available information regarding its phytochemistry, traditional uses and biological activities.

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Authors
Moghadamtousi, S., Fadaeinasab, M., Nikzad, S., Mohan, G., Ali, H., & Kadir, H.
Affiliations
University of Malaya (MY)
Corresponding author
Kadir, Habsah
Venue
International Journal of Molecular Sciences
Publisher
MDPI AG
Published
2015-07-10
Volume
16
Issue
7
Pages
15625-15658
ISSN
1422-0067 (ISSN-L)
OpenAlex
W1589548587
Cited by
577
References
151
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FWCI
2.31
Type
journal article
Language
en
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Topics
  • Life Sciences › Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology › Biochemistry › Traditional and Medicinal Uses of Annonaceae
  • Life Sciences › Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology › Molecular Biology › Phytochemical Studies and Bioactivities
  • Life Sciences › Agricultural and Biological Sciences › Plant Science › Medicinal Plant Research
Keywords
Annona muricata, Annonaceae, acetogenins, traditional medicine, ethnomedicine, anticancer activity, anticonvulsant activity, anti-arthritic activity, antiparasitic activity, antimalarial activity, hepatoprotection, antidiabetic activity, phytochemistry, medicinal plants
MeSH terms
Anti-Infective Agents, Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Antineoplastic Agents, Phytogenic, Antioxidants, Central Nervous System, Central Nervous System Agents, Hypoglycemic Agents, Oils, Volatile, Apoptosis, Annona, Acetogenins

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