3-Substituted Coumarins Inhibit NorA and MepA Efflux Pumps of Staphylococcus aureus
Coumarins are compounds with scientifically proven antibacterial properties, and modifications to the chemical structure are known to improve their effects.
José B. de Araújo-Neto +14 more
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COSY catalyses trans-cis isomerization and lactonization in the biosynthesis of coumarins [PDF]
Coumarins, also known as 1,2-benzopyrones, comprise a large class of secondary metabolites that are ubiquitously found throughout the plant kingdom.
Boerjan, Wout +15 more
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2-Oxoglutarate-dependent dioxygenases in the biosynthesis of simple coumarins
Coumarins are natural plant products that have been the subject of extensive phytochemical and pharmacological research studies in the past few decades.
Bun-Ichi eShimizu
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Coumarins, naturally occurring phytochemicals, display a wide spectrum of biological activities by acting on multiple targets. Herein, nine coumarins from the root of Toddalia asiatica were evaluated for activities related to pathogenesis of Alzheimer’s ...
Pitchayakarn Takomthong +7 more
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Down-regulatory mechanism of mammea E/BB from Mammea siamensis seed extract on Wilms' Tumor 1 expression in K562 cells. [PDF]
BackgroundWilms' tumor 1 (WT1) is a biological marker for predicting leukemia progression. In this study, mammea E/BB, an active compound from Saraphi (Mammea siamensis) seed extract was examined for its effect on down-regulatory mechanism of WT1 gene ...
Ampasavate, Chadarat +6 more
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Methyl 2-oxo-2H-chromene-3-carboxylate [PDF]
The title compound, C11H8O4, features an almost planar molecule (r.m.s. deviation = 0.033 Å for all non-H atoms). In the crystal, the molecules are linked via C-H...O hydrogen bonds, forming two-dimensional networks lying parallel to (1-21)
Arshad, Muhammad +3 more
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Safety Profile of Nutraceuticals Rich in Coumarins: An Update
Coumarins are a family of benzopyrones largely distributed in the natural kingdom, being present in the seeds, fruits, flowers, or roots of various plant species.
Simona Codruta Heghes +6 more
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Auraptene Promotes THP-1 Polarization to M1 Macrophages and Improves M1 Function [PDF]
Background and Objectives: Macrophages play an important role in tumor growth (M2 macrophage) or suppression (M1 macrophage). Auraptene, a prenyloxycoumarin compound extracted from Citrus plants, has anti-cancer and anti-inflammatory properties.
Afshin Jalali +3 more
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Isolation, spectroscopic characterization, X-ray, theoretical studies as well as in vitro cytotoxicity of Samarcandin [PDF]
Samarcandin 1, a natural sesquiterpene-coumarin, was isolated as well as elucidated from F. assa-foetida which has significant effect in Iranian traditional medicine because of its medicinal attitudes.
Atabaki, V. +7 more
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Antagonists of Vitamin K—Popular Coumarin Drugs and New Synthetic and Natural Coumarin Derivatives
Many natural coumarins and their chemically synthesized analogs and derivatives exert diverse properties, such as anticancer, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, or anticoagulant, with the latter being of the utmost importance.
Kinga Kasperkiewicz +4 more
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