Issue 3, 2015

Chemistry and biological activity of steroidal glycosides from the Lilium genus

Abstract

Covering: 1989 up to 2014

Plants from the Lilium genus are a rich source of chemical diversity and have been the focus of natural products chemistry research for over twenty years. This manuscript provides a background on the chemistry and nomenclature of steroidal glycosides, as well as a chronological account of the progress between the years of 1989 up to 2014, with respect to their isolation and characterization from the genus. This review highlights the traditional use of lilies, as both food and medicine, and brings attention to the fact that the genus contains 110 accepted species of which the chemistry and biological activity of the steroidal glycosides from the majority have not been investigated to date. Thus, making the genus a relatively untapped resource that contains a potential treasure trove of chemical diversity waiting to be discovered.

Graphical abstract: Chemistry and biological activity of steroidal glycosides from the Lilium genus

Article information

Article type
Review Article
Submitted
16 May 2014
First published
18 Nov 2014

Nat. Prod. Rep., 2015,32, 454-477

Author version available

Chemistry and biological activity of steroidal glycosides from the Lilium genus

J. P. Munafo Jr and T. J. Gianfagna, Nat. Prod. Rep., 2015, 32, 454 DOI: 10.1039/C4NP00063C

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