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Journal of Integrative Medicine ›› 2016, Vol. 14 ›› Issue (4): 269-284.doi: 10.1016/S2095-4964(16)60261-3

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Apocynaceae species with antiproliferative and/or antiplasmodial properties: A review of ten genera

Eric Wei Chiang Chana , Siu Kuin Wongb, Hung Tuck Chanc   

  1. a Faculty of Applied Sciences, UCSI University, 56000 Cheras, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 
    b School of Science, Monash University Sunway, 46150 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia 
    c International Society for Mangrove Ecosystems, c/o Faculty of Agriculture, University of the Ryukyus, Okinawa, 903-0129, Japan
  • Received:2016-02-20 Accepted:2016-05-05 Online:2016-06-15 Published:2016-07-15
  • Contact: Eric Wei Chiang Chan; E-mail: erchan@yahoo.com, chanwc@ucsiuniversity.edu.my

Apocynaceae is a large family of tropical trees, shrubs and vines with most species producing white latex. Major metabolites of species are triterpenoids, iridoids, alkaloids and cardenolides, which are known for a wide range of biological and pharmacological activities such as cardioprotective, hepatoprotective, neuroprotective, anti-inflammatory, anticancer and antimalarial properties. Prompted by their anticancer and antimalarial properties, the current knowledge on ten genera (Allamanda, Alstonia, Calotropis, Catharanthus, Cerbera, Dyera, Kopsia, Nerium, Plumeria and Vallaris) is updated. Major classes of metabolites are described using some species as examples. Species with antiproliferative (APF) and/or antiplasmodial (APM) properties have been identified. With the exception of the genus Dyera, nine genera of 22 species possess APF activity. Seven genera (Alstonia, Calotropis, Catharanthus, Dyera, Kopsia, Plumeria and Vallaris) of 13 species have APM properties. Among these species, Alstonia angustiloba, Alstonia macrophylla, Calotropis gigantea, Calotropis procera, Catharanthus roseus, Plumeria alba and Vallaris glabra displayed both APF and APM properties. The chemical constituents of these seven species are compiled for assessment and further research.

Key words: Apocynaceae, Antiproliferative, Antiplasmodial, Herbal medicine review

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