REVIEW OF THE MORPHOLOGY, CHEMICAL CONSTITUENTS, AND PHARMACOLOGICAL ACTIVITIES OF Cissus SPECIES IN VIETNAM
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Background: The Cissus genus, belonging to the family Vitaceae, comprises approximately 350 species distributed across tropical and subtropical regions, and is widely utilized in traditional medicine. Several species, such as Cissus quadrangularis, Cissus repens, and Cissus verticillata, have been the subject of numerous international studies and are incorporated into pharmaceutical formulations. In Vietnam, 15 species of the genus Cissus have been identified, among these species, Cissus modeccoides, being commonly cultivated and traditionally used in medicinal preparations. Objectives: To summarize and analyze information regarding the botanical classification, phytochemistry, and pharmacological activities of Cissus species found in Vietnam. Results: Phytochemical investigations of Cissus species have led to the isolation of various classes of compounds, including flavonoids, triterpenoids, stilbene derivatives, phenolic acids, saponins, phytosterols, and alkaloids. The pharmacological profiles of these species demonstrate a range of biological activities such as analgesic, antipyretic, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antifungal, antioxidant, hypoglycemic, and cytotoxic effects against cancer cells. Conclusions: These findings underscore the potential of the genus Cissus as a valuable source for further in-depth research in the fields of botany, phytochemistry, and pharmacology.
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Cissus, morphology, chemical constituents, pharmacological activities
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