Dr. Ma. Alicia Aguinaldo is recognized of her significant studies in the chemistry of biologically active constituents of some Philippine medicinal plants which provide scientific basis for the medicinal use of these plants identified as potential alternate drugs for therapy.

Sex: Female

Education

  • University of Santo Tomas, España, Manila, Medical Science Chemistry (Benemeritus), 1982
  • University of Santo Tomas, España, Manila, Bachelor Science Chemistry (Cum Laude), 1982
  • University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City, Doctor of Philosophy in Chemistry, 1992

Field of Specialization

Chemistry

Researches

Aguinaldo, Ma. A. M. Armstrong, J., (1996) Stoechadone: A new naphthoquinone from Conospermum stoechadis.
Australian Journal of Chemistry Volume 49

Aguinaldo, Ma. A. M. Noel, M. Villaseñor, I., (1996) Phytochemical assay for alkaloids and saponins.
Bioassay and Phytochemical Techniques

Aguinaldo, Ma. A. M. Hernandez, H. Villavicencio, H., (1995) Extraction and phytochemical screening of plants.
Proc., Seminar-Workshop on Bioactive Substances from Natural Sources

Aguinaldo, Ma. A. M. Abe, F., (1994) The germacranolides from Mikania cordata.
Phytochemistry Volume 38, No. (6):

Aguinaldo, Ma. A. M. Ocampo, O. e, (1993) Tectograndone, an anthraquinone-naphthaquinone pigment from the leaves of Tectona grandis.
Phytochemistry Volume 33, No. (4):

Aguinaldo, Ma. A. M. Almazan, L., (1992) Optimization of bonding conditions of plant phenols from Terminalia catappa Linn. to polyvinylepyrrol.
Acta Manilana Volume 4

Aguinaldo, Ma. A. M. Read, R.W., (1990) A major piperidine alkaloid from Microcos Philippinesis.
Phytochemistry Volume 29, No. (7):

Aguinaldo, Ma. A. Chua, N.M., (1988) Philippine medicinal plants active against Mycobacterium 607
Acta Manilana Volume 37

Aguinaldo, Ma. M., (1985) Spectrometric identification of phaeanthine from the leaves of Phaeanthus ebracteolatus (Pres) Merr.
Journal of Graduate Research Volume 15, No. (1):

Aguinaldo, Ma. A., (1985) Phytochemical, microbiological and pharmacological screening of medicinal plants
Acta Manilana

Aguinaldo, Ma .A. Claustro, M. Guevara, B., (1984) Alkaloid field survey in selected areas of Luzon, Philippines.
Acta Manilana Volume 23, No. (33):

Aguinaldo, Ma. A. M. Guevarra, B., (1982) Isolation of Cyanoglycoside from the outer cortex of manihot esculenta Crantz.
Acta Manilana Volume 21, No. (31):

Aguinaldo, Ma. M. Daez, C. Guevarra, B., (1978) Phytohemagglutinin in psophocarpus terragonolobus Linn.
Acta Manilana Volume 17, No. (27):

Allan Patrick G. Macabeo, Karsten Krohn, Dietmar Gehle, Scott G. Franzblau and Ma. Alicia M. Aguinaldo, (2003) Alkaloids from the Antitubercular Fraction of Alstonia Scholaris (LINN.) R. Brown Leaves
Transactions of the National Academy of Science and Technology Philippines Volume 25(1)

Dalangin, V.M. Abe, F. Yumauchi, T. Byrne, L. Franzblau, S.G. Aguinaldo, A.M., (1997) Antitubercular constituents of Lunasia amara Blanco
Proc., 13th Annual Philippine Chemistry Congress

De la Cruz, J.G. Aguinaldo, A.M. Franzblau. S. Yamauchi, T., (1997) Isolation and identification of the major constituents of Barringtonia Curanii Merr. responsive to Mycobacterium tuberculosis H37Rv.
Proceedings of the 13th Philippine Chemistry Congress

Aguinaldo, A.M. Bueno, M. Cabanilla, M. Mandap, K. Lapuz, I., (1997) The chemistry of antitubercular constituents from selected Philippine plants.
Proceedings of the 13th Philippine Chemistry Congress

Tenedor, M.U. Aguinaldo, A.M. et al., (1998) Constituents from the bioactive butanol extract of Corchorus capsularis Linn. against Mycobacterium tuberculosis H37Rv.
Proceedings of the 14th Philippine Chemistry Congress

Saludes, J.P. Franzblau S.G. Aguinaldo, A.M., (1998) Antitubercular constituents from the leaves of Morindacitrifolia Linn.
Proc., 14th Philippine Chemistry Congress

Aguinaldo, A.M., (2011 Jl 13-14) Isolation and Identification of Constituents from the Antitubercular DCM Using Skim Milk as Substrate
Transactions of the National Academy of Science and Technology.Abstracts of Papers Volume 33, No. 1

Macabeo, A. P., et al., (2016) Natural products-based discovery of antitubercular agents from Philippine medicinal plants – A review
Acta Manilana Volume 64

Galang, M.G., et al., (2016) Glucosides from the unripe fruit juice of Carica papaya Linn. (Caricaceae) cultivar ‘Red Lady’ with antioxidant activity
Journal of Functional Foods Volume 22

Lirio, S. B.,et al., (2014) Antitubercular constituents from Premna odorata Blanco
Journal of Ethnopharmacology Volume 154, No. 2

Vidar, W., et al., (2013) Polymethoxylated flavones from Micromelum compressum
Biochemical Systematics and Ecology Volume 50

Panlilio, B. G., et al., (2012) A lanostane aldehyde from Momordica charantia
Phytochemistry Letters Volume 5, No. 3

Lawag, I., et al., (2012) α-Glucosidase inhibitory activity of selected Philippine plants
Journal of Ethnopharmacology Volume 144, No. 11

Macabeo, A. P., et al., (2012) Photoactivated [3+2] Addition of 6,7-seco-angustilobine B to Fullerene [C-60]
Natural Product Communications Volume 7, No. 6

Macabeo. A.P., et al., (2011) Mycobacterium tuberculosis and cholinesterase inhibitors from Voacanga globosa
European Journal of Medicinal Chemistry Volume 46, No. 7-10

Villaflores, O.B., et al., (2010) Phytoconstituents from Alpinia purpurata and their in vitro inhibitory activity against Mycobacterium tuberculosis
Pharmacognosy Magazine Volume 6, No. 24

Macabeo, A.P., et al., (2008) Activity of the extracts and indole alkaloids from Alstonia scholaris against Mycobacterium tuberculosis H37Rv
Philippine Agricultural Scientist Volume 91, No. 3-4

Macabeo, A.P., et al., (2008) Clerosterols from Clerodendrum quadriloculare
Biochemical Systematics and Ecology Volume 36
Macabeo, A.P. and Aguinaldo, A., (2008) Chemical and phytomedicinal investigations in Lunasia amara
Pharmacognosy Reviews Volume 2, No. 4

Aguinaldo, A., et al., (2007) Quinoline alkaloids from Lunasia amara inhibit Mycobacterium tuberculosis H37Rv in vitro
International Journal of Antimicrobial Agents Volume 29, No. 6

Tudla. F., et al., (2007) Highly oxygenated cyclohexene metabolites from Uvaria rufa
Biochemical Systematics and Ecology Volume 35

Macabeo, A.P., et al., (2005) Indole Alkaloids from the Leaves of Philippine Alstonia scholaris
Phytochemistry Volume 66, No. 10

Aguinaldo, A., et al., (2003) Flavonoids from Mikania cordata
Biochemical Systematics and Ecology Volume 31, No. 6

Saludes, J. P., et al., (2002) Antitubercular constituents from the hexane fraction of Morinda citrifolia Linn. (Rubiaceae)
Phytotherapy Research Volume 16, No. 7

Macabeo, A. P., et al., (1999) A plumeran indole alkaloid from the antitubercular alkaloid extract of Catharanthus roseus (Linn.) G. Don (Apocynaceae)
Acta Manilana Volume 36 

Papers Presented

Artocarpus altilis (Parkins.) Fosb. as Potent~1 Source of Constituents Inhibiting the Growth of Mycobacterium tuberculosis, 21st Philippine Chemistry Congress, Ateneo de Davao University

Selected Zingiberaceae Species Exhibiting Inhibitory Activity against Mycobacterium tuberculosis H37Rv: A Phytochemical Profile, 4th International Symposium on the Family Zingiberaceae, Singpore Botanic Gardens

Bioassay-guided Isolation of Antitubercular Constituents from the Leaf Extract of Artocarpus altilis (Parkins.) Fosb, 11th Annual Convention of the Natural Products Society of the Philippines, Silliman University

A ~5 Highly Oxidized Cyclohexene from Uvaria rufa, 11th Annual Convention of the Natural Products Society of the Philippines, Silliman University

A Triterpene from the Dichloromethane Extract of Diospyros ebenaster Retz Leaves, 11th Annual Convention of the Natural Products Society of the Philippines, Silliman University

248?Ethylsterols from Clerodendrum quadriloculare, Philippine Pharmaceutical Congress 2006, Thomas Aquinas Research Complex, University of Sto. Tomas, Manila, Philippines

Chemical Studies and Microbiological Screening of the Different Extracts of the Quezon marine Sponge, Acanthella carteri Dendy, Philippine Pharmaceutical Congress 2006, Thomas Aquinas Research Complex, University of Sto. Tomas, Manila, Philippines

Awards

  • Best Poster Award (Health Sciences), National Academy Science and Technology, 1995
  • University of Santo Thomas Certificate of Recognition for Leadership in Research Activities, University of Santo Thomas, 1995
  • Plaque of Recogniton, University of Santo Thomas, 1995
  • Achievement Award for Outstanding Alumnai, University of Santo Thomas Chemistry Alumni Association, 1993
  • Dr. Jose C. Lugay Jr. Professorial Chair in Chemistry, University of Santo Thomas Graduiate School., 1993-1995
  • Outstanding Young Scientist (Chemistry), National Academy Science and Technology-Department Of Science and Technology, 1993
  • Fellow, Doctor Philosophy in Chemistry, University of the Philippines-Ateneo De Manila University-De La Salle University in Cosortium, 1984-1988