The Conversion of Hemiacetals into Antiviral and Anticancer Compounds

Abstract: There is a demonstrated need for drugs targeting diseases, such as the flu, polio, and hepatitis A, caused by the Picornaviridae family. It has been established that natural and synthetic benzofuran derivatives have effective antimicrobial, antitumor, and analgesic activities. Namely, benzo[b]indeno[2,1-d]furanone, a benzofuran, exhibits effective inhibition against picornavirus at nanomolar concentrations and also has … Read more