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Bioactive Compounds and Antitumor Agents

Bioactive Compounds and Antitumor Agents is a research topic within Toxicology. Science Explorer counts 25k research works in it since 1950. 9.9% of them reached the world's top 10% most cited for their field and year.

This cluster of papers explores the role of quinones in toxicology and pharmacology, focusing on their cytotoxic effects, NAD(P)H:Quinone Oxidoreductase activity, apoptosis induction, and potential as anticancer and antimicrobial agents. The papers cover a wide range of topics including cellular pharmacology studies, mechanisms of cytotoxic action, pharmacological properties, and the synthesis and evaluation of quinone derivatives.

  • Quinones
  • Toxicology
  • Pharmacology
  • Cytotoxicity
  • NAD(P)H:Quinone Oxidoreductase
  • Apoptosis
  • Anticancer Agents
  • Reactive Oxygen Species
  • Antimicrobial Activity
  • Cell Signaling
Research works
25k
fractional, since 1950
In the world top 10%
2.4k
per year above
Top-10% rate
9.9%
share of its works in the world top 10%
Growth, 2018-21 → 2022-25
+3%
the tick is no change
Largest producer
China
34% of the 10 largest, 2022-now
Bioactive Compounds and Antitumor Agents
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