Aloe – a unique source of biologically active compounds

Authors

  • K. G. Garkava National Aviation University
  • A. O. Ukrainska National Aviation University
  • D. A. Chaika National Aviation University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18372/2306-6407.2.14521

Keywords:

aloe, biologically active compounds, aloin

Abstract

The review of various aloe species as potent source of biologically active compounds is presented. The general description of aloe species their morphology and characteristic features is presented. Various biologically active compounds that may be derived from aloe species are described. The ways of application of biologically active compounds as potential therapeutic agents and as additives to drugs or cosmetics have been analyzed.

Author Biographies

K. G. Garkava, National Aviation University

professor of biotechnology department, doctor of biological science

A. O. Ukrainska, National Aviation University

student

D. A. Chaika, National Aviation University

student

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Published

2020-03-22

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Reviews