Lichen metabolites: an overview of some secondary metabolites and their biological potential
M Goga, J Elečko, M Marcinčinová, D Ručová… - Co-evolution of …, 2020 - Springer
Lichens present a symbiotic association between two or more organisms. These unique
organisms produce many chemical compounds, known as secondary metabolites or lichen …
organisms produce many chemical compounds, known as secondary metabolites or lichen …
Lichens as a potential natural source of bioactive compounds: a review
V Shukla, GP Joshi, MSM Rawat - Phytochemistry reviews, 2010 - Springer
Biological activity of material whether known in folk medicine or observed in planned
screening program has been the starting point in the drug research. The general pattern is …
screening program has been the starting point in the drug research. The general pattern is …
Lichens: a promising source of antibiotic and anticancer drugs
G Shrestha, LL St. Clair - Phytochemistry reviews, 2013 - Springer
Lichens are symbiotic associations between fungi and a photosynthetic alga and/or
cyanobacteria. Lichenized fungi have been found to produce a wide array of secondary …
cyanobacteria. Lichenized fungi have been found to produce a wide array of secondary …
Lichens as a potential source of bioactive secondary metabolites
Lichens are complex symbiotic associations between fungi and algae which are important
constituents of many ecosystems. The production of various unique extracellular secondary …
constituents of many ecosystems. The production of various unique extracellular secondary …
Review of the biological properties and toxicity of usnic acid
Since its first isolation in 1844, usnic acid [2, 6-diacetyl-7, 9-dihydroxy-8, 9b-dimethyl-1, 3
(2H, 9bH)-dibenzo-furandione] has become the most extensively studied lichen metabolite …
(2H, 9bH)-dibenzo-furandione] has become the most extensively studied lichen metabolite …
Variable responses of different human cancer cells to the lichen compounds parietin, atranorin, usnic acid and gyrophoric acid
One of the ways for searching for potentially new anti-cancer drugs is the testing of various
naturally synthesized compounds. Lichens are a source of unique chemical agents of which …
naturally synthesized compounds. Lichens are a source of unique chemical agents of which …
Lichen secondary metabolites are responsible for induction of apoptosis in HT-29 and A2780 human cancer cell lines
Lichens are a known source of approximately 800 unique secondary metabolites, many of
which play important ecological roles, including regulating the equilibrium between …
which play important ecological roles, including regulating the equilibrium between …
Cytotoxic Activity and Antioxidant Capacity of Purified Lichen Metabolites: An In Vitro Study
F Brisdelli, M Perilli, D Sellitri, M Piovano… - Phytotherapy …, 2013 - Wiley Online Library
The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of six lichen metabolites (diffractaic
acid, lobaric acid, usnic acid, vicanicin, variolaric acid, protolichesterinic acid) on …
acid, lobaric acid, usnic acid, vicanicin, variolaric acid, protolichesterinic acid) on …
Bioactive lichen metabolites: alpine habitats as an untapped source
Lichens are fungal and algal/cyanobacterial symbioses resulting in the production of specific
metabolites. Some of these are forming an available biomass for phytochemical …
metabolites. Some of these are forming an available biomass for phytochemical …
Usnic acid inhibits breast tumor angiogenesis and growth by suppressing VEGFR2-mediated AKT and ERK1/2 signaling pathways
Y Song, F Dai, D Zhai, Y Dong, J Zhang, B Lu, J Luo… - Angiogenesis, 2012 - Springer
Tumor growth depends on angiogenesis and inducing angiogenesis is one of the most
important hallmarks in the cancer development. Treatment with small molecules that inhibit …
important hallmarks in the cancer development. Treatment with small molecules that inhibit …