Research Progress in the Modification of Quercetin Leading to Anticancer Agents

Research Progress in the Modification of Quercetin Leading to Anticancer Agents

The flavonoid quercetin (3,3′,4′,5,7-pentahydroxyflavone) is widely distributed in plants, foods, and beverages. This polyphenol compound exhibits varied biological actions such as antioxidant, radical-scavenging, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antiviral, gastroprotective, immune-modulator, and f...

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Main Authors: Alessandro Massi, Olga Bortolini, Daniele Ragno, Tatiana Bernardi, Gianni Sacchetti, Massimo Tacchini, Carmela De Risi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2017-07-01
Series:Molecules
Subjects:
quercetin
quercetin derivatives
methoxyflavones
anticancer
cell proliferation
cytotoxicity
multi-drug resistance (MDR)
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/22/8/1270

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