Cancer is one of the leading causes of death around the world and although the different
clinical approaches have helped to increase survival rates, incidence is still high and so its …

Abstract The 1, 4-naphthoquinones (1, 4-NQs) are a diverse group of natural products found
in every kingdom of life. Plants, including many horticultural species, collectively synthesize …

In this study, we aimed to evaluate the role of electrospun nanofibers containing lawsone (2-
hydroxy-1, 4-naphthoquinone) in wound healing. Different concentrations of lawsone (0.5 …

Herein, we report a blue-light-driven amination of C (sp 2)–H bond of naphthoquinones and
quinones with the N–H bond of primary and secondary amines for the synthesis of 2-amino …

The aim of this paper was to prepare, by the freeze-drying method, ionically crosslinked
chitosan membranes with different contents of pentasodium tripolyphosphate (TPP) and …

Abstract The 1, 4-naphthoquinone skeleton is an important pharmacophoric unit found in
many biologically active natural products and many well-known chemotherapy agents, such …

Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) remains a leading cause of cancer-associated
mortalities worldwide. Therefore, it is crucial to develop a novel therapeutic option targeting …

Anticancer active metal complexes with biologically active ligands have the potential to
interact with more than one biological target, which could help to overcome acquired and/or …

Substituted lawsone Mannich bases 2a–e, 3a–e and 4a–e were prepared and tested for
their biological activities. The new fatty alkyl substituted compounds 2a–c exhibited strong …

Juglone is a metabolite produced by several species of plants, in particular Juglans nigra.
Additionally, juglone is a 1, 4-naphthoquinone that has several biological actions …