The Natural Compound Hydrophobic Usnic Acid and Hydrophilic Potassium Usnate Derivative: Applications and Comparisons

The Natural Compound Hydrophobic Usnic Acid and Hydrophilic Potassium Usnate Derivative: Applications and Comparisons

Usnic acid is the best-studied lichen metabolite, presenting several biological activities, such as antibacterial, immunostimulating, antiviral, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, and antiparasitic agents; despite these relevant properties, it is a hydrophobic and toxic molecule. In this context, scient...

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Main Authors: Hallysson Douglas Andrade de Araújo, Hianna Arely Milca Fagundes Silva, José Guedes da Silva Júnior, Mônica Camelo Pessoa de Azevedo Albuquerque, Luana Cassandra Breitenbach Barroso Coelho, André de Lima Aires
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-10-01
Series:Molecules
Subjects:
lichen
secondary metabolite
usnic acid
acid-base reaction
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/26/19/5995

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