Research Area: Infection , Neurological Disease
Biological Activity:
(+)-Usniacin(D-Usnic acid) has been found to have adrenergic activity in both frog and earthworm nerve junction models in preliminary research. It is a secondary metabolite in lichens whose role has not been completely elucidated. It is believed that usnic acid protects the lichen from adverse effects of sunlight exposure and deters grazing animals with its bitter taste. It possesses a wide range of interesting biological properties. It is a potent antibiotic effective against gram positive bacteria, including Mycobacterium tuberculosis, Staphylococcus, Streptococcus, and Pneumococcus, as well as some pathogenic fungi. It also exhibits antiviral, antiprotozoal, antimitotic, anti-inflammatory and analgesic activity.[1] has been found to have adrenergic activity in both frog and earthworm nerve junction models in preliminary research. It is a secondary metabolite in lichens whose role has not been completely elucidated. It is believed that usnic acid protects the lichen from adverse effects of sunlight exposure and deters grazing animals with its bitter taste. It possesses a wide range of interesting biological properties. It is a potent antibiotic effective against gram positive bacteria, including Mycobacterium tuberculosis, Staphylococcus, Streptococcus, and Pneumococcus, as well as some pathogenic fungi. It also exhibits antiviral, antiprotozoal, antimitotic, anti-inflammatory and analgesic activity. [1] |