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Central Nervous System Agents in Medicinal Chemistry

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ISSN (Print): 1871-5249
ISSN (Online): 1875-6166

Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitory Action of Chalcones: A Mini Review

Author(s): Bijo Mathew, Abitha Haridas, Jerad Suresh, Githa E. Mathew, Gülberk Uçar and Venkatesan Jayaprakash

Volume 16, Issue 2, 2016

Page: [120 - 136] Pages: 17

DOI: 10.2174/1871524915666151002124443

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Abstract

Introduction: Chalcones are one of the major classes of naturally occurring compounds and have a vast significance in medicinal chemistry, presenting with a wide scope of pharmacological actions.

Discussion: The present review focused our attention onto the monoamine oxidase inhibitory activity of natural and synthetic chalcones. The review also emphasises the structure-activity relationship studies and molecular recognition of chalcones towards MAO-A and B inhibition.

Conclusion: Many of the studies clearly revealed that most of the chalcones showed selective, reversible and potent MAO-B inhibition compared to MAO-A. Recent studies also showed that heteroaryl-based chalcones are potent MAO-A inhibitors.

Keywords: Alzheimer's disease, Chalcones, Depression, MAO-A, MAO-B.

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