2007 Volume 55 Issue 5 Pages 689-728
Naturally occurring new secoiridoids published during 1994—2005 are reviewed with available physical and spectral data: mp, [α]D, UV, IR, 1H- and 13C-NMR and plant source. The works on biological and pharmacological activity of naturally occurring iridoids and secoiridoids reported during 1998—2005 are also reviewed. Bioactivities like antiallergic, antiarthritis, antibacterial, anticancer, anticoagulant, anticomplement, antifungal, antiinflammatory, antioxidative, antiprotozoal, antispasmodic, antiviral, immunomodulatory, neuroprotective, nerve growth factor potentiating and wound healing activities are highlighted.