Strategies for the synthesis of bioactive pyran naphthoquinones

Org Biomol Chem. 2010 Nov 7;8(21):4793-802. doi: 10.1039/c0ob00277a. Epub 2010 Sep 13.

Abstract

Taking into account the numerous reports in the literature related to pyran naphthoquinones in searching for new pharmacologically promising molecules against different therapeutic targets, this review intends to explore the synthetic methodologies for preparing these bioactive compounds.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Chemistry / methods*
  • Naphthoquinones / chemical synthesis*
  • Pyrans / chemical synthesis*

Substances

  • Naphthoquinones
  • Pyrans