Biophysical Characterization and Anticancer Activities of Photosensitive Phytoanthraquinones Represented by Hypericin and Its Model Compounds
Photosensitive compounds found in herbs have been reported in recent years as having a variety of interesting medicinal and biological activities. In this review, we focus on photosensitizers such as hypericin and its model compounds emodin, quinizarin, and danthron, which have antiviral, antifungal...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2020-12-01
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Series: | Molecules |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/25/23/5666 |