Pharmacological Activities of Aminophenoxazinones |
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| Authors: | Jesús G Zorrilla Carlos Rial Daniel Cabrera Jos M G Molinillo Rosa M Varela Francisco A Macías |
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| Institution: | Allelopathy Group, Department of Organic Chemistry, Institute of Biomolecules (INBIO), Campus CEIA3, School of Science, University of Cadiz, 11510 Puerto Real, Cádiz, Spain; (J.G.Z.); (C.R.); (D.C.); (J.M.G.M.); (R.M.V.) |
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| Abstract: | Aminophenoxazinones are degradation products resulting from the metabolism of different plant species, which comprise a family of natural products well known for their pharmacological activities. This review provides an overview of the pharmacological properties and applications proved by these compounds and their structural derivatives during 2000–2021. The bibliography was selected according to our purpose from the references obtained in a SciFinder database search for the Phx-3 structure (the base molecule of the aminophenoxazinones). Compounds Phx-1 and Phx-3 are among the most studied, especially as anticancer drugs for the treatment of gastric and colon cancer, glioblastoma and melanoma, among others types of relevant cancers. The main information available in the literature about their mechanisms is also described. Similarly, antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral and antiparasitic activities are presented, including species related directly or indirectly to significant diseases. Therefore, we present diverse compounds based on aminophenoxazinones with high potential as drugs, considering their levels of activity and few adverse effects. |
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| Keywords: | aminophenoxazinone drug Phx-3 cytotoxicity cancer antibacterial antifungal virus in vitro in vivo |
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