Saponins from Swartzia langsdorffii: biological activities

Saponins from Swartzia langsdorffii: biological activities

The presence of saponins and the molluscicidal activity of the roots, leaves, seeds and fruits of Swartzia langsdorffii Raddi (Leguminosae) against Biomphalaria glabrata adults and eggs were investigated. The roots, seeds and fruits were macerated in 95% ethanol. These extracts exerted a significant...

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Main Authors: Magalhães Aderbal Farias, Tozzi Ana Maria Goulart de Azevedo, Santos Celira Caparica, Serrano Deborah Regina, Zanotti-Magalhães Eliana Maria, Magalhães Eva Gonçalves, Magalhães Luiz Augusto
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Fundação Oswaldo Cruz (FIOCRUZ) 2003-01-01
Series:Memorias do Instituto Oswaldo Cruz
Subjects:
Swartzia langsdorffii
Leguminosae
chemotaxonomy
saponins
molluscicidal activity
schistosomiasis
Artemia salina
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