Review on canthin-6-one alkaloids: Distribution, chemical aspects and biological activities

Abstract

Canthin-6-one alkaloids have been a topic of research in many phytochemical and pharmacological laboratories because they are a structurally unique and biologically intriguing family. This review summarizes the diversity, biogenesis, chemistry and bioactivity of canthin-6-ones.

Keywords

• Canthin-6-one
• β-carboline
• Alkaloids
• Synthesis
• Biological activity