Abstract
Quinones are important naturally occurring pigments widely distributed in nature and are well known to demonstrate various physiological activities as antimicrobial and anticancer compounds. This review will focus on the preparation, therapeutic application, and administration of several benzoquinones, naphthoquinones, and anthraquinones having anti-infective, e.g. antiviral and antibacterial activities, in recent patents.
Keywords: Benzoquinone, naphthoquinone, anthraquinone, anti-infective, antiviral activity, antibacterial activity, antimalarial activity, patent
Recent Patents on Anti-Infective Drug Discovery
Title: Anti-Infective Quinone Derivatives of Recent Patents
Volume: 1 Issue: 1
Author(s): Junko Koyama
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Keywords: Benzoquinone, naphthoquinone, anthraquinone, anti-infective, antiviral activity, antibacterial activity, antimalarial activity, patent
Abstract: Quinones are important naturally occurring pigments widely distributed in nature and are well known to demonstrate various physiological activities as antimicrobial and anticancer compounds. This review will focus on the preparation, therapeutic application, and administration of several benzoquinones, naphthoquinones, and anthraquinones having anti-infective, e.g. antiviral and antibacterial activities, in recent patents.
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Koyama Junko, Anti-Infective Quinone Derivatives of Recent Patents, Recent Patents on Anti-Infective Drug Discovery 2006; 1 (1) . https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/157489106775244073
DOI https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/157489106775244073 |
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Publisher Name Bentham Science Publisher |
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