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Naphthoquinones
Definition
: Naphthalene rings which contain two ketone moieties in any position. They can be substituted in any position except at the ketone groups.
Other names
Naphthazarins; Naphthalenediones
Substance
CAS Registry & name
Categories
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Drugs
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plumbagin [ 2-methyl-5-hydroxy-1,4-naphthoquinone ]
a superoxide anion generator
481-42-5
*Naphthoquinones
Superoxides
Pharma Action
Adjuvants, Immunologic
;
Anticoagulants
;
Antinematodal Agents
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Antineoplastic Agents, Phytogenic
;
Cardiotonic Agents
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Contraceptive Agents
Gig Sanit 1979;10:67; Indian J Exp Biol 16(4):485;1978; Rev Inst Antibiot (Recife) 14(1-2):26;1974; Vopr Pitan 4:74;1978