Chemistry and Biological Activities of Terpenoids from Copaiba (Copaifera spp.) Oleoresins

Chemistry and Biological Activities of Terpenoids from Copaiba (Copaifera spp.) Oleoresins

Copaiba oleoresins are exuded from the trunks of trees of the Copaifera species (Leguminosae-Caesalpinoideae). This oleoresin is a solution of diterpenoids, especially, mono- and di-acids, solubilized by sesquiterpene hydrocarbons. The sesquiterpenes and diterpenes (labdane, clerodane and kaurane sk...

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Main Authors: Jamilly Kelly Oliveira Neves, José Alexsandro da Silva, Paula Cristina Souza Barbosa, Fabiano de Sousa Vargas, Lidiam Maia Leandro, Valdir Florêncio da Veiga-Junior
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2012-03-01
Series:Molecules
Subjects:
copaiba oil
oleoresin
sesquiterpenes
diterpenes
pharmacological activities
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/17/4/3866/

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