Geum japonicum contains a compound with anti-HIV activity. - GreenMedInfo Summary
Abstract Title:
A new anti-HIV triterpene from Geum japonicum.
Abstract Source:
Chem Pharm Bull (Tokyo). 2000 Sep;48(9):1367-9. PMID: 10993241
Article Affiliation:
Department of Biology and Institute of Chinese Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, NT.
Abstract:
Geumonoid (1), a new triterpene, was isolated from Geum japonicum. Its structure was elucidated on the basis of 1D, 2D NMR and MS spectroscopic analysis. Compound 1 showed inhibitory activity against HIV-1 protease.
Article Published Date : Sep 01, 2000
Study Type : In Vitro Study
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Substances : Geum japonicum : CK(19) : AC(13)
Diseases : HIV Infections : CK(1055) : AC(347)
Pharmacological Actions : Anti-HIV Agents : CK(133) : AC(84), HIV Protease Inhibitors : CK(31) : AC(19)
