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Antibacterial activities of triterpenes from leaves of Cissus incisa
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1  Autonomous University of Nuevo León, Faculty of Sciences. Av. Universidad S / N, University City, CP 66451, San Nicolás de los Garza, Nuevo León, México
2  Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, Servicio de Gastroenterología, Hospital Universitario Dr. José Eleuterio González. Av. Gonzalitos y Madero S/N, Colonia Mitras Centro, CP 64460, Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico.
3  PACALLIS. de R.L. de C.V. CP 64740, Monterrey, Nuevo León, México
4  Autonomous University of Nuevo Leon, Faculty of Sciences. Av. Universidad S / N, University City, CP 66451, San Nicolás de los Garza, Nuevo Leon, Mexico.

Abstract:

Terpenoids play a crucial role in the performance of diverse ecological functions in response to biotic and abiotic factors. They are classified as secondary metabolism products. Among their functions are: be pollinating attractants, herbivore deterrents, insecticides / repellents, antibacterial compounds. Like many other natural products, they show biological activities, which have been exploited in the prevention and treatment of human diseases. As part of the phytochemical study performed on the Cissus incisa specie, the characterization using GC/MS of a triterpenes mixture of the chloroform / methanol 1:1 extract was carried out. In addition, the antibacterial activity was evaluated against nine strains of multi-resistant clinical isolates. As a result, C. incisa can be considered for further investigations as a source of compounds with antibacterial properties

Keywords: triterpenes; Cissus incisa; GC / MS; antibacterial
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