Pharmacological and Predicted Activities of Natural Azo Compounds
2017
Dembitsky, Valery M. | Gloriozova, Tatyana A. | Poroikov, Vladimir V.
This paper describes research on natural azo compounds isolated from fungi, plant, bacteria, and invertebrates. More than 120 biologically active diazene containing alkaloids demonstrate confirmed pharmacological activity, including antitumor, antimicrobial, and antibacterial effects. The structures, origin, and biological activities of azo compounds are reviewed. Utilizing the computer program PASS, some structure–activity relationship new activities are also predicted, pointing toward possible new applications of these compounds. This article emphasizes the role of natural azo compounds as an important source of drug prototypes and leads for drug discovery.
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