Recent developments in the pharmacology of prenylated xanthones.
Prenylated xanthones are secondary metabolites that are particularly common in plants belonging to the Clusiaceae family. Such compounds have been the focus intensive research because of their potential as biologically active agents. Here, we survey data published over the past decade relating to the properties of prenylated xanthones to provide a more detailed view of the potential of these naturally occurring compounds as therapeutic agents.
Department of Pharmacy, University G. d'Annunzio of Chieti-Pescara, Via dei Vestini 31, 66100 Chieti Scalo (CH), Italy.
Salvatore
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Genovese
Department of Pharmacy, University G. d'Annunzio of Chieti-Pescara, Via dei Vestini 31, 66100 Chieti Scalo (CH), Italy.
Serena
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Fiorito
Department of Pharmacy, University G. d'Annunzio of Chieti-Pescara, Via dei Vestini 31, 66100 Chieti Scalo (CH), Italy.
Vito Alessandro
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Taddeo
Department of Pharmacy, University G. d'Annunzio of Chieti-Pescara, Via dei Vestini 31, 66100 Chieti Scalo (CH), Italy. Electronic address: fepifano@unich.it.
Francesco
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Epifano
D000818:Animals; D006801:Humans; D019684:Magnoliopsida / Q000737:chemistry; D054876:Prenylation; D044004:Xanthones / Q000737:chemistry* / Q000494:pharmacology*
D044004:Xanthones