Volume 21, Issue 9 e202401165
Review

The Sources, Structures and Cytotoxicity of Animal-Derived Bisindole Compounds

Zi-Long Zhang

Zi-Long Zhang

School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, 201203 P.R. China

School of Pharmacy, Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Research and Application of “Taibai Qi Yao”, Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Xianyang, Shaanxi, 712046 P.R. China

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Hao-Nan Xu

Hao-Nan Xu

School of Pharmacy, Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Research and Application of “Taibai Qi Yao”, Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Xianyang, Shaanxi, 712046 P.R. China

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Chuan-Ming Gong

Chuan-Ming Gong

School of Pharmacy, Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Research and Application of “Taibai Qi Yao”, Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Xianyang, Shaanxi, 712046 P.R. China

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Dr. Yu-Ze Li

Dr. Yu-Ze Li

School of Pharmacy, Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Research and Application of “Taibai Qi Yao”, Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Xianyang, Shaanxi, 712046 P.R. China

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Prof. Dr. Yi-Ming Li

Prof. Dr. Yi-Ming Li

School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, 201203 P.R. China

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Prof. Dr. Xiao-Mei Song

Prof. Dr. Xiao-Mei Song

School of Pharmacy, Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Research and Application of “Taibai Qi Yao”, Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Xianyang, Shaanxi, 712046 P.R. China

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Prof. Dr. Rui Wang

Corresponding Author

Prof. Dr. Rui Wang

School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, 201203 P.R. China

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Prof. Dr. Dong-Dong Zhang

Corresponding Author

Prof. Dr. Dong-Dong Zhang

School of Pharmacy, Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Research and Application of “Taibai Qi Yao”, Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Xianyang, Shaanxi, 712046 P.R. China

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First published: 08 July 2024
Citations: 1

Abstract

Bisindole compounds constitute a significant class of natural compounds distinguished by their characteristic bisindole structure and renowned for their anticancer properties. Over the past four decades, researchers have isolated 229 animal-derived bisindole compounds (ADBCs) from various animals. These compounds demonstrate a wide range of pharmacological properties, including cytotoxicity, antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral, and other activities. Notably, among these activities, cytotoxicity emerges as the most prominent characteristic of ADBCs. This review also summarizes the structureactivity relationship (SAR) studies associated with the cytotoxicity of these compounds and explores the druggability of these compounds. In summary, our objective is to provide an overview of the research progress concerning ADBCs, with the aim of fostering their continued development and utilization.

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Conflict of Interests

The authors declare no conflict of interest.

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