Some Indian bryophytes known for their biologically active compounds.
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2012-04
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Bryophytes are known to produce a great range of biologically active compounds viz.
terpenoids, aromatic compounds, and acetogenins. A lot of these constituents have typical odour, tanginess,
and bitterness, and exhibit a fairly curious collection of bioactivities and medicinal properties. Chemical
studies of the bryophytes were neglected for a long time in India. They are stockroom of naturally occurring
materials. Many of these materials display substantial biological activity. Investigations are hindered
commonly because of too little amounts of plant material. The resulting low yields of components are then
generally insufficient to allow testing for biological activity. In vitro culture and suitable chemical synthesis
on a preparative scale are now being undertaken to overcome this difficulty. In present review the bryophytes
of Indian territory and their biologically active compounds have been highlighted which need to be used in
sustainable manner.
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Bryophytes, lipophilic, terpenoids, acetogenins, cytotoxic
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Alam Afroz. Some Indian bryophytes known for their biologically active compounds. International Journal of Applied Biology and Pharmaceutical Technology. 2012 Apr-Jun; 3(2): 239-246.