Benzofuran compounds are a class of compounds that are ubiquitous in nature. Numerous
studies have shown that most benzofuran compounds have strong biological activities such …

Lichens, which are defined by a core symbiosis between a mycobiont (fungal partner) and a
photobiont (photoautotrophic partner), are in fact complex assemblages of microorganisms …

Lichens are among the most widely distributed plants on earth and have the longest growth
cycle. Usnic acid is an abundant characteristic secondary metabolite of lichens and the …

Chronic diseases such as cancer, diabetes, neurodegenerative and cardiovascular
diseases are characterized by an enhanced state of oxidative stress, which may result from …

The majority of heterocycle compounds and typically common heterocycle fragments
present in most pharmaceuticals currently marketed, alongside with their intrinsic versatility …

Lichens are complex symbiotic associations between fungi and algae which are important
constituents of many ecosystems. The production of various unique extracellular secondary …

This revised and extended edition provides in-depth insights into the benefits and untapped
potential of lichen-derived bioactive compounds. The whole spectrum of these compounds' …

This study investigated the quantitative polyphenolic constituents and gastroprotective
effects of aqueous leaf extracts of Spondias mombin and Ficus exasperata against …

This review of the current literature aims to study correlations between the chemical structure
and gastric anti-ulcer activity of tannins. Tannins are used in medicine primarily because of …

Lichens are used in traditional medicine by cultures across the world, particularly in
temperate and arctic regions. Knowledge of these medicinal uses is available to us because …