Abstract
This review outlines the different bioactivities of a variety of chalcones. The cytotoxic, anticancer, chemopreventative and mutagenic properties of a number of chalcones are described followed by an account of various of these unsaturated ketones as antimicrobial agents. The antiviral, antiprotozoal and insecticidal activities of a variety of chalcones are reviewed as well as the enzyme-inhibitory properties and miscellaneous activities of some of these molecules.
Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
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Review
MeSH terms
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Animals
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Anti-Infective Agents / pharmacology
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Antineoplastic Agents / pharmacology*
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Antineoplastic Agents / therapeutic use
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Antiprotozoal Agents / pharmacology
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Antiviral Agents / pharmacology
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Chalcone / analogs & derivatives
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Chalcone / pharmacology*
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Chalcone / therapeutic use
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Drug Screening Assays, Antitumor
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Enzyme Inhibitors / pharmacology
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Humans
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Mutagens / pharmacology
Substances
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Anti-Infective Agents
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Antineoplastic Agents
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Antiprotozoal Agents
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Antiviral Agents
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Enzyme Inhibitors
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Mutagens
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Chalcone