Recent Progresses in Chalcone Derivatives as Potential Anticancer Agents.

Chalcones are members of the flavonoid family and act as intermediates in the biosynthesis of flavonoids, which are widespread in plants. Meanwhile, chalcones are important precursors for synthetic manipulations and act as mediators in the synthesis of useful therapeutic compounds, which have demonstrated a wide range of biological activities. Numerous studies have reported the synthesis and medicinal significance of chalcone derivatives.