Pharmacological and biochemical actions of simple coumarins: Natural products with therapeutic potential
Pharmacological and biochemical actions of simple coumarins: Natural products with therapeutic potential
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DOI:
10.1016/0306-3623(95)02112-4
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发表时间:
1996-06-01
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Paya, M
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作者:
Hoult, JRS;Paya, M
1. More than 1300 coumarins have been identified from natural sources, especially green plants. The pharmacological and biochemical properties and therapeutic applications of simple coumarins depend upon the pattern of substitution. More complex related compounds based on the coumarin nucleus include the dicoumarol/warfarin anticoagulants, aflatoxins and the psoralens (photosensitizing agents).2. Coumarin itself (1,2-benzopyrone) has long established efficacy in slow onset long-term reduction of lymphoedema in man, as confirmed in recent double-blind trials against elephantiasis and postmastectomy swelling of the arm. The mechanism of action is uncertain, but may involve macrophage induced proteolysis of oedema protein. However, coumarin has low absolute bioavailability in man (