Beta-lapachone

Clinical trial

Mechanism of Action

Topoisomerase I inhibition; NQO1-dependent ROS generation; antifungal; anti-tumour

Research Notes

Potent antifungal against Candida spp. in vitro; anti-tumour activity via NQO1-mediated cell death; being investigated as chemotherapy adjunct

Found In 1 Herb

Pau D'Arco

Western

3D Molecular Structure

Naphthoquinone

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Beta-lapachone

NaphthoquinoneBioactive phytochemical with therapeutic properties

Representative pattern: C₄H₂NO

Atoms

Carbon

Oxygen

Nitrogen

Hydrogen

Related Compounds (Naphthoquinone)

Alkannin(1)Juglone(1)Lapachol(1)Lapachol and naphthoquinone derivatives(1)Plumbagin(3)Ramentaceone(1)Shikonin(2)

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