Issue 18, 2024

Recent research on the physicochemical properties and biological activities of quinones and their practical applications: a comprehensive review

Abstract

Quinones represent a class of crude organic compounds ubiquitously distributed in nature. Their distinctive quinone-type structure confers upon them unique properties and applications. Quinones demonstrate significant biological activities, including antioxidant, antimicrobial, and antitumor properties. Additionally, they demonstrate noteworthy physicochemical characteristics, including excellent dyeing properties and stability. Given their diverse qualities, quinones hold significant promise for applications in industrial manufacturing, healthcare, and food production, thus garnering considerable attention in recent years. While there is a growing body of research on quinones, the existing literature falls short of providing a comprehensive review encompassing recent advancements in this field along with established knowledge. This paper offers a comprehensive review of research progress for quinones, encompassing structural classification, source synthesis, extraction methods, properties, functions, and specific applications. It serves as a reference and theoretical foundation for the further development and utilization of quinones.

Graphical abstract: Recent research on the physicochemical properties and biological activities of quinones and their practical applications: a comprehensive review

Article information

Article type
Review Article
Submitted
01 6 2024
Accepted
02 8 2024
First published
07 8 2024

Food Funct., 2024,15, 8973-8997

Recent research on the physicochemical properties and biological activities of quinones and their practical applications: a comprehensive review

M. Dong, X. Ming, T. Xiang, N. Feng, M. Zhang, X. Ye, Y. He, M. Zhou and Q. Wu, Food Funct., 2024, 15, 8973 DOI: 10.1039/D4FO02600D

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