Abstract
Macelignan found in the nutmeg mace of Myristica fragrans obtains increasing attention as a new avenue in treating various diseases. Macelignan has been shown to possess a spectrum of pharmacological activities, including anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer, anti-diabetes, and hepatoprotective activities; recently, it has also been shown to have neuroprotective activities. This review summarizes the current research on the biological effects of macelignan derived from M. fragrans, with emphasis on the importance in understanding and treating complex diseases such as cancer and Alzheimer's disease.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 264-272 |
Number of pages | 9 |
Journal | Archives of pharmacal research |
Volume | 36 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2013 Mar |
Bibliographical note
Funding Information:Acknowledgments This paper was supported by Konkuk University research support program (2011)
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Molecular Medicine
- Drug Discovery
- Organic Chemistry