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Disrupting Androgen Receptor Functionality with Xanthones from the Mangosteen (Garcinia mangostana) Fruit [PDF]

Proceedings, 2020
The Southeast Asian mangosteen (Garcinia mangostana) contains a class of phytochemicals known as xanthones that possess extensive biological activity. Applications of xanthones, including the most prominent, alpha-mangostin, have been shown to possess ...
Jeremy J. Johnson
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In Vitro and In Vivo Antiangiogenic Activity of Caged Polyprenylated Xanthones Isolated from Garcinia hanburyi Hook. f. [PDF]

Molecules, 2013
Eleven known caged polyprenylated xanthones 1–11 were isolated from the resin of Garcinia hanburyi Hook. f., and their structures were identified by their MS, NMR and UV spectra.
Jianhong Yang, Shichao He, Shucai Li, Ronghong Zhang, Aihua Peng, Lijuan Chen   +5 more
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Potential Of Mangosteen Xanthones As Anti-Oral Cancer Agents By Induction Of Apoptosis [PDF]

Insisiva Dental Journal, 2012
The pericarp of mangosteen (Garcinia mangostana L.) is rich in various xanthones that are known to possess unique biological activities. The aim of this study was to determine of antiproliferative and cytotoxic activities of mangosteen xanthones.
Yani Corvianindya Rahayu
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Naturally Occurring Xanthones and Their Biological Implications [PDF]

Molecules
Xanthones are chemical substances in higher plants, marine organisms, and lower microorganisms. The most prevalent naturally occurring sources of xanthones are those belonging to the families Caryophyllaceae, Guttiferae, and Gentianaceae.
Ayodeji O. Oriola, Pallab Kar
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A Review of the Influence of Various Extraction Techniques and the Biological Effects of the Xanthones from Mangosteen (Garcinia mangostana L.) Pericarps

Molecules, 2022
Xanthones are significant bioactive compounds and secondary metabolites in mangosteen pericarps. A xanthone is a phenolic compound and versatile scaffold that consists of a tricyclic xanthene-9-one structure. A xanthone may exist in glycosides, aglycones,
Vasin Yuvanatemiya, Pao Srean, Wiyada Kwanhian Klangbud, Karthikeyan Venkatachalam, Jittimon Wongsa, Thanya Parametthanuwat, Narin Charoenphun   +6 more
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Hydrogen-Bonded Xanthones as Potential UV Absorbers: The Synthesis of Xanthones from Bio-Renewable Cardanol Utilizing a Ceric Ammonium Sulfate (CAS)-Mediated Oxidation Reaction

SynOpen, 2022
The synthesis of hydrogen-bonded xanthones by using biorenewable hydrogenated cardanol (3-pentadecylphenol) is described. Hydrogenated cardanol was initially converted into various hydroxybenzophenones.
Fatema Jagot, Izak Minnie, Aliyaah Rahman, Songeziwe Ntsimango, Kennedy J. Ngwira, Charles B. de Koning   +5 more
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Review on the Cytotoxic and Antimicrobial Properties of Xanthones from Cratoxylum cochinchinense

Journal of Tropical Life Science, 2023
Cratoxylum cochinchinense is a perennial plant found in Southeast Asia, having diverse terminologies in various Southeast Asian countries. It has been traditionally used as medicine, tea and food spice.
Su Ying Lee, Monjia B C Mojulat, Grace Jebarani Cristhappa Thangaperagasam, Noumie Surugau, Sheri Ann Tan Shu Wei, Oliver D John   +5 more
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Marine-Derived Xanthone from 2010 to 2021: Isolation, Bioactivities and Total Synthesis

Marine Drugs, 2022
Marine life has proved to be an invaluable source of new compounds with significant bioactivities, such as xanthones. This review summarizes the advances made in the study of marine-derived xanthones from 2010 to 2021, from isolation towards synthesis ...
Ana C. S. Veríssimo, Diana C. G. A. Pinto, Artur M. S. Silva   +2 more
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Xanthones protects lead-induced chronic kidney disease (CKD) via activating Nrf-2 and modulating NF-kB, MAPK pathway

Biochemistry and Biophysics Reports, 2020
Xanthones from a tropical fruit of Garcinia mangostana L. is known to possess a wide spectrum of pharmacologic properties, including antioxidant, anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory, and antidiabetic activities.
Mohammad Nasiruddin Rana, Jitbanjong Tangpong, Md Atiar Rahman   +2 more
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Investigation of bacterial neuraminidase inhibition of xanthones bearing geranyl and prenyl groups from Cratoxylum cochinchinense

Frontiers in Chemistry, 2023
Introduction: The root of Cratoxylum cochinchinense has been widely used as Chinese folk medicine to cure fevers, burns, and abdominal complications because it contains various bioactive metabolites such as xanthones, triterpenes, and flavonoids. In this
Jeong Yoon Kim, Zuo Peng Li, Gihwan Lee, Jeong Ho Kim, Abdul Bari Shah, Yong Hyun Lee, Ki Hun Park   +6 more
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