Annona muricata (Annonaceae): A Review of Its Traditional Uses, Isolated Acetogenins and Biological Activities

International Journal of Molecular Sciences

Soheil Zorofchian Moghadamtousi¹  Mehran Fadaeinasab²  Sonia Nikzad¹  Gokula Mohan¹  Hapipah Mohd Ali²  Habsah Abdul Kadir¹ 

[1] Biomolecular Research Group, Biochemistry Program, Institute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of Malaya, 50603 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; E-Mails:;Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Malaya, 50603 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; E-Mails:

关键词: Annona muricata;    annonaceae;    acetogenins;    natural products;    biological activity;    bioactive compounds;    fruit tree;   

DOI  :  10.3390/ijms160715625

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【 摘 要 】

Annona muricata is a member of the Annonaceae family and is a fruit tree with a long history of traditional use. A. muricata, also known as soursop, graviola and guanabana, is an evergreen plant that is mostly distributed in tropical and subtropical regions of the world. The fruits of A. muricata are extensively used to prepare syrups, candies, beverages, ice creams and shakes. A wide array of ethnomedicinal activities is contributed to different parts of A. muricata, and indigenous communities in Africa and South America extensively use this plant in their folk medicine. Numerous investigations have substantiated these activities, including anticancer, anticonvulsant, anti-arthritic, antiparasitic, antimalarial, hepatoprotective and antidiabetic activities. Phytochemical studies reveal that annonaceous acetogenins are the major constituents of A. muricata. More than 100 annonaceous acetogenins have been isolated from leaves, barks, seeds, roots and fruits of A. muricata. In view of the immense studies on A. muricata, this review strives to unite available information regarding its phytochemistry, traditional uses and biological activities.

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