Hypericin: chemical synthesis and biosynthesis / 中国天然药物
Chinese Journal of Natural Medicines (English Ed.)
;
(6): 81-88, 2014.
Article
in English
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-812305
ABSTRACT
Hypericin is one of the most important phenanthoperylene quinones extracted mainly from plants of the genus Hypericum belonging to the sections Euhypericum and Campylosporus of Keller's classification. Widespread attention to the antiviral and anti-tumor properties of hypericin has spurred investigations of the chemical synthesis and biosynthesis of this unique compound. However, the synthetic strategies are challenging for organic and biological chemists. In this review, specific significant advances in total synthesis, semi-synthesis, and biosynthesis in the past decades are summarized.
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Main subject:
Antiviral Agents
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Perylene
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Plant Extracts
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Chemistry
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Hypericum
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Metabolism
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Antineoplastic Agents, Phytogenic
Limits:
Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Chinese Journal of Natural Medicines (English Ed.)
Year:
2014
Type:
Article
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