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Phytochemistry and Biological Activities of <i>Murraya</i> Species
oleh: Ricky Yohanes, Desi Harneti, Unang Supratman, Sofa Fajriah, Tarso Rudiana
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Diterbitkan: | MDPI AG 2023-08-01 |
Deskripsi
<i>Murraya</i> is a plant genus within the Rutaceae family comprising over 17 species, which are widely distributed in Asia, Australia, and the Pacific Islands. Furthermore, these species have been used in traditional medicine to treat fever, pain, and dysentery. Several reports have also extensively studied the leaves, seeds, stembark, and bark of <i>Murraya</i> from 1965 to 2023 to explore their natural product composition. Various phytochemical studies have revealed the isolation of 413 compounds recorded, comprising coumarins, terpenoids, flavonoids, and aromatics, as well as alkaloids, which constitute the largest proportion (46.9%). These isolated compounds have long been known to exhibit different bioactivities, such as cytotoxic and anti-inflammatory properties. Cytotoxic activity has been observed against HCT 116, HeLa, HepG2, and other cell lines. Previous studies have also reported the presence of antifungal, hepatoprotective, antihyperlipidemic, antidiarrheal, and antioxidant effects. Therefore, this review provides a comprehensive overview of <i>Murraya</i> species, highlighting their phytochemistry, biological activities, and potential as a source of active natural compounds.