Synthesis, reactions and application of chalcones: a systematic review.

Chalcones are a group of naturally occurring compounds that have biological effects that include anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer, and antibacterial properties. Current chalcone research, including their synthesis, structure-activity relationships, and biological activities, is summarized herein. Along with their toxicity and safety profiles, the prospective usage of chalcones in medicinal research and development is discussed. This review emphasizes the need for additional research in order to fully examine the therapeutic potential of chalcones as therapeutic agents for the treatment of a variety of disorders.

• Publication year

  2023

• Venue

  Organic and biomolecular chemistry

• Publication date

  2023-06-20

• Fields of study

  Medicine, Chemistry

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  DOI 10.1039/d3ob00792hPMID 37338020
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  Semantic Scholar, PubMed

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