Abstract
Literatura data have shown the cytotoxic potential of the fundamental state of violaceine in the free form or complexed with alpha-cyclodextrin, that in the both cases is due to the ability of the dye to induce apoptosis. Besides the anti-tumoral properties, violaceine presents other important effects such as antibiotic, anti-chagas, anti-parasite and anti-ulcerous activities. Violaceine …