Human health-related properties of chromones: an overview

Nat Prod Res. 2020 Jan;34(1):137-152. doi: 10.1080/14786419.2019.1678618. Epub 2019 Oct 21.

Abstract

Natural compounds occurring throughout the world are scientifically and practically valuable because of their unique and beneficial properties to control a wide range of disorders in the human body. Chromones are attracting increasing attention as novel therapeutic agents due to their effective bioactivities for human health. Accordingly, the present overview article was designed to scan the biological and pharmacological performance of chromones, including their anti-inflammatory, anticancer, anti-oxidant, and anti-microbial activities.

Keywords: Natural products; anti-cancer; anti-inflammatory; anti-oxidant; antimicrobial; chromones.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Anti-Infective Agents / isolation & purification
  • Anti-Infective Agents / pharmacology
  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents / isolation & purification
  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents / pharmacology
  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents / therapeutic use
  • Antineoplastic Agents / isolation & purification
  • Antineoplastic Agents / pharmacology
  • Antioxidants / isolation & purification
  • Antioxidants / pharmacology
  • Chromones / pharmacology
  • Chromones / therapeutic use*
  • Humans

Substances

  • Anti-Infective Agents
  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents
  • Antineoplastic Agents
  • Antioxidants
  • Chromones