Botanical Sources, Chemistry, Analysis, and Biological Activity of Furanocoumarins of Pharmaceutical Interest

Растительные источники, химия, анализ и биологическая активность фуранокумаринов, представляющих фармацевтический интерес
Davide Barreca, Michele Protti, Stefania Benvenuti, Renato Bruni, Laura Righetti, Laura Mercolini, Virginia Brighenti, Lisa Anceschi, Giuseppe Gattuso, Federica Pellati
2019-06-08

biological activitybiosynthetic pathwayschemical analysispharmaceutical scienceplant furanocoumarins
The aim of this work is to provide a critical review of plant furanocoumarins from different points of view, including their chemistry and biosynthetic pathways to their extraction, analysis, and synthesis, to the main biological activities found for these active compounds, in order to highlight their potential within pharmaceutical science. The limits and the possible improvements needed for research involving these molecules are also highlighted and discussed.
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It analyzes furanocoumarin biosynthetic pathways, extraction methods, analytical approaches, and chemical synthesis.
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The review examines plant-derived furanocoumarins as pharmaceutical-interest compounds, covering their botanical sources and chemical structures.
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The review identifies current limitations in furanocoumarin research and outlines possible improvements for future studies.
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The work summarizes the principal biological activities associated with furanocoumarins and discusses their pharmaceutical potential.

Plant-derived furanocoumarins

Their chemistry, biosynthetic pathways, extraction, analysis, synthesis, biological activities, and pharmaceutical potential

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Davide Barreca
Michele Protti
Stefania Benvenuti
Renato Bruni
Laura Righetti
Laura Mercolini
Virginia Brighenti
Lisa Anceschi
Giuseppe Gattuso
Federica Pellati
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