SAGE Open Medicine (May 2023)

Biological properties of active compounds from

  • Wei SUN,
  • Shan-shan LIU,
  • Chen-chen ZHAO

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1177/20503121231167964
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 11

Abstract

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Ageratina adenophora is an invasive weed with widespread distribution. During the last several decades, many biologically active secondary metabolites have been isolated and characterized from A. adenophora , some of them having inspired the research and development of new therapeutic agents. This review mainly focuses on biological properties of A. adenophora , including the toxicity, antibacterial, antifungal, insecticidal, antiviral activities and others. In addition, the current limits and potentials of A. adenophora and its extracts are also discussed.