Molecules (Jul 2004)

Leishmanicidal Activity of Passifloricin A and Derivatives

  • Fernando Echeverri L.,
  • Winston Quiñones Quiñones F.,
  • Wilson Cardona G.

DOI
https://doi.org/10.3390/90800666
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 9, no. 8
pp. 666 – 672

Abstract

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Several natural and hemisyntetic passifloricins were assayed against Leishmania panamensis amastigotes. High leishmanicidal activity as well as toxicity was observed. The structure of a new compound is also reported.

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