Embelin and Its Derivatives: Design, Synthesis, and Potential Delivery Systems for Cancer Therapy
Embelin is a naturally occurring benzoquinone that inhibits the growth of cancer cells, making it a potent anticancer drug. However, the low water solubility of embelin restricts its clinical applicability. This review provides a concise summary and in-depth analysis of the published literature on t...
Main Author: | Michael Danquah |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2022-09-01
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Series: | Pharmaceuticals |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/1424-8247/15/9/1131 |
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