Research Progress on the Chemical Constituents and Biological Activities of Actinostemma lobatum Griff
Actinostemma lobatum Griff.contains saponins,polyphenols,lipids,and other compounds.It has been proved that A.lobatum possesses several biological activities,such as anti-tumor,antibacterial,anti-inflammatory,antithrombotic.These activities make it high value of development and application.Up to now,A.lobatum resource has not been effectively developed,resulting in a serious waste.The effective chemical constituents,biological activities,and the underlying mecha-nism of A.lobatum.have not been studied in-depth.Therefore,this article reviewed the research progress of chemical compo-sition,biological activity,and toxicology of A.lobatum.Meanwhile,the review also pointed out A.lobatum.application pro-spects for food and pharmaceutical industries,which would lay a certain foundation for its development and application.