Juglone

In vitro / Animal

Mechanism of Action

Disrupts mitochondrial electron transport in parasites and fungi; generates reactive oxygen species; inhibits protein kinases

Research Notes

Black WalnutWestern

Juglone demonstrates potent in vitro activity against intestinal parasites (Ascaris, Enterobius), Candida species, and dermatophytes. It inhibits succinate dehydrogenase in target organisms.

Found In 1 Herb

Black Walnut

Western

3D Molecular Structure

Naphthoquinone

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Juglone

NaphthoquinoneBioactive phytochemical with therapeutic properties

Representative pattern: C₄H₂NO

Atoms

Carbon

Oxygen

Nitrogen

Hydrogen

Related Compounds (Naphthoquinone)

Alkannin(1)Beta-lapachone(1)Lapachol(1)Lapachol and naphthoquinone derivatives(1)Plumbagin(3)Ramentaceone(1)Shikonin(2)

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