Quercitrin: An Antileishmanial Flavonoid Glycoside from Kalanchoe pinnata

Abstract

Quercitrin (quercetin 3-O-α-L-rhamnopyranoside), one of the constituents of the biologically active aqueous extract obtained from Kalanchoe pinnata, is demonstrated to be a potent antileishmanial compound (IC₅₀ ≈ 1 μg/mL) with a low toxicity profile. This is the first time that antileishmanial activity is demonstrated for a flavonoid glycoside.

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