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Plant-derived Lignans Synthesis and Bioactivity

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This cluster of papers focuses on the biosynthesis, pharmacological activities, and medicinal applications of lignans, including compounds such as podophyllotoxin, schisandrin, arctigenin, and related derivatives. It covers research on various plant sources, enzymatic pathways, cytotoxicity, anti-inflammatory effects, and potential therapeutic uses of lignans in cancer treatment, neuroprotection, hepatoprotection, and antimicrobial activities.

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lignans; podophyllotoxin; neolignans; podophyllotoxin derivatives; enterolactone; lignan synthesis; lignan biosynthesis; dibenzocyclooctadiene lignans; secoisolariciresinol; pinoresinol; lignan glycosides; matairesinol; enterodiol; secoisolariciresinol diglucoside; schisandrin; furofuran lignans; aryltetralin lignans; deoxypodophyllotoxin; lignan derivatives; Podophyllum hexandrum; lariciresinol; tetrahydrofuran lignans; norlignans; podophyllotoxin analogues; Podophyllum peltatum

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Morton address: 38285012197483011 · morton4x16-v1

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