Discovery of Isoplumbagin as a Novel NQO1 Substrate and Anti-Cancer Quinone
Isoplumbagin (5-hydroxy-3-methyl-1,4-naphthoquinone), a naturally occurring quinone from <i>Lawsonia inermis</i> and <i>Plumbago europaea</i>, has been reported to have anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial activity. Inflammation has long been implicated in cancer progression....
Main Authors: | Yen-Chi Tsao, Yu-Jung Chang, Chun-Hsien Wang, Linyi Chen |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2020-06-01
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Series: | International Journal of Molecular Sciences |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/21/12/4378 |
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