The Use of Naphthoquinones and Furano-naphthoquinones as Antiinvasive Agents.

Background: Cancer is a leading cause of mortality in the world and metastasis is to blame. A number of naphthoquinones (NQs) have shown ability to reduce cancer stemness and metastatic potential. Furano-naphthoquinones (FNQs), which is a class of NQ characterized by the incorporation of an additional furan ring, have demonstrated improved anti-cancer potency as compared to the other classes of NQs.

Saussurea involucrata: A review of the botany, phytochemistry and ethnopharmacology of a rare traditional herbal medicine.

Ethnopharmacological Relevance: Saussurea involucrata Matsum. & Koidz. is an endangered species of the Asteraceae family, growing in the high mountains of central Asia.