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A Customizable Approach for the Enzymatic Production and Purification of Diterpenoid Natural Products
Published on: October 4, 2019
Propolis Diterpenes as a Remarkable Bio-Source for Drug Discovery Development: A Review
Noushin Aminimoghadamfarouj1, Alireza Nematollahi2
1Faculty of Pharmacy A15, The University of Sydney, Sydney NSW 2006, Australia. nami1357@uni.sydney.edu.au.
Abstract:
Propolis is one of the complex, but valuable, bio-sources for discovering therapeutic compounds. Diterpenes are organic compounds composed of four isoprene units and are known for their biological and pharmacological characteristics, such as antibacterial, anticancer, and anti-inflammatory activities. Recently, advancements have been made in the development of antibacterial and anticancer leads from propolis-isolated diterpenes, and scrutiny of these compounds is being pursued. Thus, this review covers the progress in this arena, with a focus on the chemistry and biological activities of propolis diterpenes. It is anticipated that important information, in a comprehensive and concise manner, will be delivered here for better understanding of natural product drug discovery research.
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