Usnea aurantiaco-atra (Jacq) Bory: Metabolites and Biological Activities.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Lichens are complex symbiotic associations between a fungus and an alga or cyanobacterium. Due to their great adaptability to the environment, they have managed to colonize many terrestrial habitats, presenting a worldwide distribution from the poles to the tropical regions and from the plains to the highest mountains. In the flora of the Antarctic region, lichens stand out due to their variety and development and are a potential source of new bioactive compounds.

Methods

A phytochemical study of the Antarctic lichen Usnea aurantiaco-atra (Jacq) Bory was conducted with the intention of determining the most important metabolites. In addition, the cytotoxic and antioxidant activities of its extracts were determined.

Results

Cytotoxicity studies reveale

SUBMITTER: Vega-Bello MJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10649588 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature