Therapeutic Versatility of Resveratrol Derivatives

• Published in: Nutrients Vol. 9; no. 11; p. 1188
• Main Authors: Nawaz, Waqas, Zhou, Zhongqin, Deng, Sa, Ma, Xiaodong, Ma, Xiaochi, Li, Chuangang, Shu, Xiaohong
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Switzerland MDPI AG 29.10.2017; MDPI
• Subjects: Antineoplastic Agents - chemistry; Antineoplastic Agents - pharmacology; antioxidant activity; Antioxidants - chemistry; Antioxidants - pharmacology; Bioavailability; Cardiovascular Agents - chemistry; Cardiovascular Agents - pharmacology; Humans; hydroxylation; medicinal properties; Molecular Structure; Neuroprotective Agents - chemistry; Neuroprotective Agents - pharmacology; phytoalexins; resveratrol; Review; Stilbenes - chemistry; Stilbenes - pharmacology; structure-activity relationships; therapeutics; resveratrol derivatives; pharmacological activity; resveratrol; structure-activity relationship

Resveratrol, a natural phytoalexin, exhibits a remarkable range of biological activities, such as anticancer, cardioprotective, neuroprotective and antioxidant properties. However, the therapeutic application of resveratrol was encumbered for its low bioavailability. Therefore, many researchers focu...