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 |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wiley
2022-01-01
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Series: | Journal of Toxicology |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2022/8244340 |
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