Phytochemicals of Pteridophytes: Occurrence, Structures, and Biological Activity
摘要
This contribution reviews the constituents of the pteridophytes (lycophytes and ferns), focusing on their occurrence, structures, and biological activities. It covers various classes of phytochemicals, including aromatic compounds (such as acylphloroglucinols, flavonoids, lignans, and selaginellins), and isoprenoids (monoterpenoids, norisoprenoids, sesquiterpenoids, diterpenoids, and steroids). The discussion includes the distribution of these compounds in different pteridophyte genera and species, their structural diversity, and their demonstrated biological activities. The volume also touches upon the phytochemical similarities and differences between algae, bryophytes, and the pteridophytes.