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The medicinal potential of plants from the genus Plantago (Plantaginaceae)

dc.contributor.authorGonçalves, Sandra
dc.contributor.authorRomano, Anabela
dc.date.accessioned2017-04-07T15:56:44Z
dc.date.available2017-04-07T15:56:44Z
dc.date.issued2016-05
dc.description.abstractPlantago is a genus comprising more than 200 plant species used extensively all over the world as functional foods and remedies for a wide range of diseases. This review summarizes the traditional uses, bioactive compounds and pharmacological activities of this genus. The medicinal value of Plantago species in part reflects the gel nature of the polysaccharides extracted from their seeds, which are not only therapeutic, but can also be used for drug delivery and toxin removal. Phytochemical studies have shown that Plantago species also produce other important bioactive compounds such as phenylpropanoid glycosides, iridoids, triterpenes, flavonoids and phenolic acids. Bioactive extracts and isolated compounds can therefore be developed as therapeutic formulations. Some traditional uses of these plants have been pharmacologically validated by identifying specific bioactive molecules, although the mechanisms of action remain unclear. The Plantago genus is also a promising source of novel bioactive molecules and multifunctional polysaccharides because only a few species have been investigated comprehensively thus far. (c) 2016 Published by Elsevier B.V.
dc.identifier.doi10.1016/j.indcrop.2015.12.038
dc.identifier.issn0926-6690
dc.identifier.otherAUT: ARO01015;
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10400.1/9509
dc.language.isoeng
dc.peerreviewedyes
dc.relationINVESTIGATION OF WILD EDIBLE PLANTS AND AGRO-PRODUCTS OF THE ALGARVE REGION AS SOURCES OF BIOACTIVE AND HEALTH-PROMOTING PHYTOCHEMICALS
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dc.titleThe medicinal potential of plants from the genus Plantago (Plantaginaceae)
dc.typejournal article
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oaire.awardTitleINVESTIGATION OF WILD EDIBLE PLANTS AND AGRO-PRODUCTS OF THE ALGARVE REGION AS SOURCES OF BIOACTIVE AND HEALTH-PROMOTING PHYTOCHEMICALS
oaire.awardURIinfo:eu-repo/grantAgreement/FCT//SFRH%2FBPD%2F84112%2F2012/PT
oaire.citation.endPage226
oaire.citation.startPage213
oaire.citation.titleIndustrial Crops and Products
oaire.citation.volume83
person.familyNameGonçalves
person.familyNameRomano
person.givenNameSandra
person.givenNameAnabela
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project.funder.identifierhttp://doi.org/10.13039/501100001871
project.funder.nameFundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia
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