Synthesis and biological activity of Wuweizisu C and analogs.
Curr Top Med Chem
; 9(17): 1660-75, 2009.
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ABSTRACT
Lignans are widely distributed in nature. The earliest recorded medicinal use of lignans dated back to over 1000 years ago. Lignan-rich plant products were also active ingredients in Chinese and Japanese folk medicines for the treatment of various diseases. The dried root and stem of this plant are listed in the Chinese pharmacopoeia for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, gastric, duodenal ulcers and many other diseases. This review highlights synthetic strategies for the Wuweizisu C analogs and the important pharmacological activities as well as therapeutic findings related to the treatment of HBV and other diseases. Notably a significant and ongoing project on Wuweizisu C and its analogs has led to the discovery and development of two potent derivatives alpha-DDB and BICYCLOL which are currently in clinical trials against HBV, especially in lowering elevated SGPT levels. Further design, synthesis, and evaluation of Wuweizisu C analogs are discussed.
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Assunto principal:
Antivirais
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Compostos Policíclicos
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Síndrome da Imunodeficiência Adquirida
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Lignanas
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Hepatite B
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Neoplasias
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Animals
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Humans
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En
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Curr Top Med Chem
Ano de publicação:
2009
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Article