Toxicity of Usnic Acid: A Narrative Review

Usnic acid (UA) is a dibenzofuran derivative naturally present in lichens, organisms resulting from the symbiosis between a fungus and a cyanobacterium, or an alga. UA shows antimicrobial, antitumor, antioxidant, analgesic, anti-inflammatory as well as UV-protective activities. Its use as pharmacolo...

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Main Authors: Nicoletta Croce, Michele Pitaro, Valentina Gallo, Giovanni Antonini
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2022-01-01
Series:Journal of Toxicology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2022/8244340
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