Naturally occurring homoisoflavonoids : phytochemistry, biological activities, and synthesis (Part II)
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2019
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Abstract
This review documents all the new homoisoflavonoids (HIFs) that have been reported since 2007, whose total number has grown from 159 in 2007 to 295 at the present time. This review contains their structures, biological sources, plant parts they are obtained from, and, if reported, their optical rotations and melting points. The same classification is followed as an earlier review to ease reference to both reviews. This review takes note of the recent revision of plant families that were known to contain HIFs that have now been merged into one big family, Asparagaceae. Homoisoflavonoids also occur in Fabaceae and others. Two taxa, Ophiopogoan japonicus (Asparagaceae) and Caesalpinia sappan (Fabaceae), have been the source of many HIFs. These are briefly summarized. The biological properties of HIFs are also reviewed under the topics such as antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antidiabetic, and cytotoxic. The review also surveys the total synthesis of natural HIFs. All new compounds are classified and tabulated following the same style as the previous review.
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CITATION: Abegaz, B. M. & Kinfe, H. H. 2019. Naturally occurring homoisoflavonoids : phytochemistry, biological activities, and synthesis (Part II). Natural Product Communications, 14(5):1-20, doi:10.1177/1934578X19845813.
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Homoisoflavonoids, Flavonoids, Botanical chemistry, Phenols, Asparagaceae, Antioxidants, Phenols
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Abegaz, B. M. & Kinfe, H. H. 2019. Naturally occurring homoisoflavonoids : phytochemistry, biological activities, and synthesis (Part II). Natural Product Communications, 14(5):1-20, doi:10.1177/1934578X19845813